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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,645.99, 2,472.84 and 1,030.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,645.99, 2,472.84 and 1,030.14 is: 1,547.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,645.99 : 2,472.84 = 1,030.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,645.99/2,472.84 = 1,030.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,645.99x = 2,472.84 × 1,030.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,645.99x = 2,547,371.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,371.40/1,645.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.62

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