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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.89, 3,351.77 and 1,646.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.89, 3,351.77 and 1,646.07 is: 2,470.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.89 : 3,351.77 = 1,646.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.89/3,351.77 = 1,646.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.89x = 3,351.77 × 1,646.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.89x = 5,517,248.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,517,248.04/2,232.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,470.90

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