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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.62, 3,291.60 and 1,646.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.62, 3,291.60 and 1,646.30 is: 2,473.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.62 : 3,291.60 = 1,646.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.62/3,291.60 = 1,646.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.62x = 3,291.60 × 1,646.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.62x = 5,418,961.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,418,961.08/2,190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.71

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