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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,646.61, 2,467.49 and 915.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,646.61, 2,467.49 and 915.18 is: 1,371.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,646.61 : 2,467.49 = 915.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,646.61/2,467.49 = 915.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,646.61x = 2,467.49 × 915.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,646.61x = 2,258,192.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,192.92/1,646.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.42

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