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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.64, 2,462.02 and 1,027.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.64, 2,462.02 and 1,027.64 is: 1,539.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.64 : 2,462.02 = 1,027.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.64/2,462.02 = 1,027.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.64x = 2,462.02 × 1,027.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.64x = 2,530,070.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,070.23/1,643.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.31

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