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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.27, 3,346.76 and 1,631.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.27, 3,346.76 and 1,631.76 is: 2,252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.27 : 3,346.76 = 1,631.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.27/3,346.76 = 1,631.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.27x = 3,346.76 × 1,631.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.27x = 5,461,113.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,461,113.18/2,424.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.68

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