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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.97, 2,432.48 and 1,619.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.97, 2,432.48 and 1,619.21 is: 2,413.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.97 : 2,432.48 = 1,619.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.97/2,432.48 = 1,619.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.97x = 2,432.48 × 1,619.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.97x = 3,938,693.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,693.93/1,631.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.46

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