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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.72, 2,263.83 and 1,406.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.72, 2,263.83 and 1,406.43 is: 1,939.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.72 : 2,263.83 = 1,406.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.72/2,263.83 = 1,406.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.72x = 2,263.83 × 1,406.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.72x = 3,183,918.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183,918.43/1,641.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.38

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