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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.38, 2,467.36 and 1,206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.38, 2,467.36 and 1,206.08 is: 1,809.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.38 : 2,467.36 = 1,206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.38/2,467.36 = 1,206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.38x = 2,467.36 × 1,206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.38x = 2,975,833.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,833.55/1,644.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.70

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