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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.40, 2,470.20 and 1,214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.40, 2,470.20 and 1,214.32 is: 1,824.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.40 : 2,470.20 = 1,214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.40/2,470.20 = 1,214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.40x = 2,470.20 × 1,214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.40x = 2,999,613.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,613.26/1,644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.14

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