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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.58, 2,472 and 991.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.58, 2,472 and 991.73 is: 1,486.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.58 : 2,472 = 991.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.58/2,472 = 991.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.58x = 2,472 × 991.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.58x = 2,451,544.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,544.20/1,649.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.16

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