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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,636.11, 2,454.10 and 403.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,636.11, 2,454.10 and 403.46 is: 605.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,636.11 : 2,454.10 = 403.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,636.11/2,454.10 = 403.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,636.11x = 2,454.10 × 403.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,636.11x = 990,131.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,131.19/1,636.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.17

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