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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.07, 2,447.99 and 1,046.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.07, 2,447.99 and 1,046.41 is: 1,568.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.07 : 2,447.99 = 1,046.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.07/2,447.99 = 1,046.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.07x = 2,447.99 × 1,046.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.07x = 2,561,601.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,601.22/1,633.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.58

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