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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.63, 2,265.24 and 1,083.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.63, 2,265.24 and 1,083.18 is: 1,494.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.63 : 2,265.24 = 1,083.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.63/2,265.24 = 1,083.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.63x = 2,265.24 × 1,083.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.63x = 2,453,662.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,662.66/1,641.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.65

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