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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641, 2,264.60 and 942.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641, 2,264.60 and 942.44 is: 1,300.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641 : 2,264.60 = 942.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641/2,264.60 = 942.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641x = 2,264.60 × 942.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641x = 2,134,249.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,249.62/1,641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.58

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