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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.64, 2,468.61 and 1,183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.64, 2,468.61 and 1,183.15 is: 1,772.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.64 : 2,468.61 = 1,183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.64/2,468.61 = 1,183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.64x = 2,468.61 × 1,183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.64x = 2,920,735.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,735.92/1,647.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.68

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