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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.89, 2,263.44 and 1,010.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.89, 2,263.44 and 1,010.82 is: 1,395.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.89 : 2,263.44 = 1,010.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.89/2,263.44 = 1,010.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.89x = 2,263.44 × 1,010.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.89x = 2,287,930.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,930.42/1,639.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.17

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