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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431, 3,646.50 and 607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431, 3,646.50 and 607 is: 910.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431 : 3,646.50 = 607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431/3,646.50 = 607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431x = 3,646.50 × 607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431x = 2,213,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213,425.50/2,431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.50

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