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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.93, 2,268.09 and 1,171.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.93, 2,268.09 and 1,171.91 is: 1,616.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.93 : 2,268.09 = 1,171.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.93/2,268.09 = 1,171.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.93x = 2,268.09 × 1,171.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.93x = 2,657,986.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,986.01/1,643.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.85

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