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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.50, 2,469.18 and 1,184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.50, 2,469.18 and 1,184.93 is: 1,779.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.50 : 2,469.18 = 1,184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.50/2,469.18 = 1,184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.50x = 2,469.18 × 1,184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.50x = 2,925,806.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,806.81/1,644.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.14

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