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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.86, 2,468.10 and 1,161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.86, 2,468.10 and 1,161.02 is: 1,742.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.86 : 2,468.10 = 1,161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.86/2,468.10 = 1,161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.86x = 2,468.10 × 1,161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.86x = 2,865,513.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,513.46/1,644.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.10

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