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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.38, 2,464.36 and 1,204.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.38, 2,464.36 and 1,204.08 is: 1,806.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.38 : 2,464.36 = 1,204.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.38/2,464.36 = 1,204.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.38x = 2,464.36 × 1,204.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.38x = 2,967,286.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,286.59/1,642.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.70

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