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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.24, 2,268.92 and 936.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.24, 2,268.92 and 936.10 is: 1,291.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.24 : 2,268.92 = 936.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.24/2,268.92 = 936.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.24x = 2,268.92 × 936.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.24x = 2,123,936.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,936.01/1,644.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.74

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