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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.94, 2,466.19 and 995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.94, 2,466.19 and 995.52 is: 1,492.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.94 : 2,466.19 = 995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.94/2,466.19 = 995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.94x = 2,466.19 × 995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.94x = 2,455,141.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,141.47/1,644.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.54

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