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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.16, 2,268.86 and 936

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.16, 2,268.86 and 936 is: 1,291.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.16 : 2,268.86 = 936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.16/2,268.86 = 936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.16x = 2,268.86 × 936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.16x = 2,123,652.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,652.96/1,644.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.63

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