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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.64, 3,644.46 and 1,651.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.64, 3,644.46 and 1,651.60 is: 2,476.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.64 : 3,644.46 = 1,651.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.64/3,644.46 = 1,651.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.64x = 3,644.46 × 1,651.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.64x = 6,019,190.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,019,190.14/2,430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.38

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