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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.65, 2,266.12 and 1,110.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.65, 2,266.12 and 1,110.27 is: 1,532.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.65 : 2,266.12 = 1,110.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.65/2,266.12 = 1,110.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.65x = 2,266.12 × 1,110.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.65x = 2,516,013.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,013.52/1,641.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.62

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