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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.64, 3,044.58 and 1,647.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.64, 3,044.58 and 1,647.16 is: 2,468.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.64 : 3,044.58 = 1,647.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.64/3,044.58 = 1,647.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.64x = 3,044.58 × 1,647.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.64x = 5,014,910.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,014,910.39/2,031.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.41

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