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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.08, 2,268.88 and 935.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.08, 2,268.88 and 935.98 is: 1,291.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.08 : 2,268.88 = 935.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.08/2,268.88 = 935.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.08x = 2,268.88 × 935.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.08x = 2,123,618.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,618.29/1,644.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.68

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