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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.60, 3,326.18 and 1,643.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.60, 3,326.18 and 1,643.90 is: 2,267.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.60 : 3,326.18 = 1,643.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.60/3,326.18 = 1,643.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.60x = 3,326.18 × 1,643.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.60x = 5,467,907.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,467,907.30/2,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,267.34

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