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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.65, 2,269.62 and 936.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.65, 2,269.62 and 936.46 is: 1,292.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.65 : 2,269.62 = 936.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.65/2,269.62 = 936.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.65x = 2,269.62 × 936.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.65x = 2,125,415.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,415.44/1,644.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.32

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