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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.46, 3,637.62 and 1,643.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.46, 3,637.62 and 1,643.52 is: 2,466.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.46 : 3,637.62 = 1,643.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.46/3,637.62 = 1,643.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.46x = 3,637.62 × 1,643.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.46x = 5,978,501.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,978,501.22/2,423.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.93

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