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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.09, 2,468.19 and 915.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.09, 2,468.19 and 915.66 is: 1,372.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.09 : 2,468.19 = 915.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.09/2,468.19 = 915.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.09x = 2,468.19 × 915.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.09x = 2,260,022.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,022.86/1,647.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.13

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