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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.41, 2,459.11 and 1,228.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.41, 2,459.11 and 1,228.23 is: 1,836.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.41 : 2,459.11 = 1,228.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.41/2,459.11 = 1,228.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.41x = 2,459.11 × 1,228.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.41x = 3,020,352.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,352.68/1,644.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.74

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