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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.96, 2,261.34 and 975.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.96, 2,261.34 and 975.52 is: 1,345.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.96 : 2,261.34 = 975.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.96/2,261.34 = 975.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.96x = 2,261.34 × 975.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.96x = 2,205,982.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,982.40/1,638.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.96

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