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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.39, 2,462.76 and 910.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.39, 2,462.76 and 910.09 is: 1,365.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.39 : 2,462.76 = 910.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.39/2,462.76 = 910.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.39x = 2,462.76 × 910.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.39x = 2,241,328.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,328.70/1,641.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.51

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