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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.46, 3,609.44 and 1,631.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.46, 3,609.44 and 1,631.44 is: 2,447.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.46 : 3,609.44 = 1,631.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.46/3,609.44 = 1,631.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.46x = 3,609.44 × 1,631.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.46x = 5,888,596.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,888,596.44/2,406.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.00

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