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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.81, 2,458.22 and 1,227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.81, 2,458.22 and 1,227.64 is: 1,835.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.81 : 2,458.22 = 1,227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.81/2,458.22 = 1,227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.81x = 2,458.22 × 1,227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.81x = 3,017,809.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,017,809.20/1,643.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.86

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