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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.82, 2,462.33 and 910.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.82, 2,462.33 and 910.94 is: 1,365.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.82 : 2,462.33 = 910.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.82/2,462.33 = 910.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.82x = 2,462.33 × 910.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.82x = 2,243,018.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,018.02/1,642.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.35

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