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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.70, 2,431.59 and 1,351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.70, 2,431.59 and 1,351.34 is: 2,022.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.70 : 2,431.59 = 1,351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.70/2,431.59 = 1,351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.70x = 2,431.59 × 1,351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.70x = 3,285,904.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,285,904.83/1,624.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.47

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