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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.09, 2,271.74 and 1,315.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.09, 2,271.74 and 1,315.23 is: 1,817.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.09 : 2,271.74 = 1,315.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.09/2,271.74 = 1,315.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.09x = 2,271.74 × 1,315.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.09x = 2,987,860.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,860.60/1,644.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.33

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