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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.35, 2,269.25 and 936.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.35, 2,269.25 and 936.30 is: 1,292.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.35 : 2,269.25 = 936.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.35/2,269.25 = 936.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.35x = 2,269.25 × 936.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.35x = 2,124,701.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,701.12/1,644.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.12

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