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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.81, 2,267.79 and 1,084.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.81, 2,267.79 and 1,084.55 is: 1,496.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.81 : 2,267.79 = 1,084.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.81/2,267.79 = 1,084.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.81x = 2,267.79 × 1,084.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.81x = 2,459,520.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,520.31/1,643.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.24

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