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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.92, 3,647.84 and 1,649.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.92, 3,647.84 and 1,649.97 is: 2,474.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.92 : 3,647.84 = 1,649.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.92/3,647.84 = 1,649.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.92x = 3,647.84 × 1,649.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.92x = 6,018,818.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,018,818.31/2,431.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.92

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