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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.58, 3,644.62 and 1,646.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.58, 3,644.62 and 1,646.65 is: 2,471.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.58 : 3,644.62 = 1,646.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.58/3,644.62 = 1,646.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.58x = 3,644.62 × 1,646.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.58x = 6,001,398.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,001,398.09/2,428.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,471.15

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