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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.63, 2,267.20 and 1,083.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.63, 2,267.20 and 1,083.19 is: 1,495.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.63 : 2,267.20 = 1,083.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.63/2,267.20 = 1,083.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.63x = 2,267.20 × 1,083.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.63x = 2,455,808.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,808.37/1,642.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.05

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