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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.51, 2,463.97 and 993.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.51, 2,463.97 and 993.88 is: 1,489.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.51 : 2,463.97 = 993.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.51/2,463.97 = 993.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.51x = 2,463.97 × 993.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.51x = 2,448,878.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,878.18/1,644.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.12

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