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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.92, 2,465.22 and 1,230.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.92, 2,465.22 and 1,230.74 is: 1,844.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.92 : 2,465.22 = 1,230.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.92/2,465.22 = 1,230.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.92x = 2,465.22 × 1,230.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.92x = 3,034,044.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,044.86/1,644.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.49

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