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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.52, 2,267.38 and 1,084.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.52, 2,267.38 and 1,084.62 is: 1,496.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.52 : 2,267.38 = 1,084.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.52/2,267.38 = 1,084.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.52x = 2,267.38 × 1,084.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.52x = 2,459,240.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,240.27/1,643.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.33

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