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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.11, 2,445.47 and 1,046.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.11, 2,445.47 and 1,046.77 is: 1,569.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.11 : 2,445.47 = 1,046.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.11/2,445.47 = 1,046.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.11x = 2,445.47 × 1,046.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.11x = 2,559,844.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,844.63/1,631.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.39

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