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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.80, 2,462.70 and 616.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.80, 2,462.70 and 616.20 is: 924.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.80 : 2,462.70 = 616.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.80/2,462.70 = 616.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.80x = 2,462.70 × 616.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.80x = 1,517,515.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,515.74/1,641.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.30

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