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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.70, 2,458 and 406.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.70, 2,458 and 406.12 is: 609.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.70 : 2,458 = 406.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.70/2,458 = 406.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.70x = 2,458 × 406.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.70x = 998,242.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,242.96/1,638.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.17

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