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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.46, 2,446.10 and 1,075.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.46, 2,446.10 and 1,075.48 is: 1,612.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.46 : 2,446.10 = 1,075.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.46/2,446.10 = 1,075.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.46x = 2,446.10 × 1,075.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.46x = 2,630,731.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630,731.63/1,631.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.50

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