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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.10, 2,448.90 and 1,049.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.10, 2,448.90 and 1,049.70 is: 1,576.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.10 : 2,448.90 = 1,049.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.10/2,448.90 = 1,049.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.10x = 2,448.90 × 1,049.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.10x = 2,570,610.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,610.33/1,631.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.00

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