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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.96, 2,460.06 and 1,089.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.96, 2,460.06 and 1,089.24 is: 1,634.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.96 : 2,460.06 = 1,089.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.96/2,460.06 = 1,089.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.96x = 2,460.06 × 1,089.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.96x = 2,679,595.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,595.75/1,638.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.94

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