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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.91, 3,340.92 and 1,647.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.91, 3,340.92 and 1,647.56 is: 2,466.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.91 : 3,340.92 = 1,647.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.91/3,340.92 = 1,647.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.91x = 3,340.92 × 1,647.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.91x = 5,504,380.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,504,380.69/2,231.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.22

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