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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.60, 2,464.80 and 995.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.60, 2,464.80 and 995.04 is: 1,494.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.60 : 2,464.80 = 995.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.60/2,464.80 = 995.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.60x = 2,464.80 × 995.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.60x = 2,452,574.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,574.59/1,641.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.01

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