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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.58, 2,447.37 and 1,146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.58, 2,447.37 and 1,146.80 is: 1,720.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.58 : 2,447.37 = 1,146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.58/2,447.37 = 1,146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.58x = 2,447.37 × 1,146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.58x = 2,806,631.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,631.68/1,631.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.19

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