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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.09, 3,689.67 and 1,630.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.09, 3,689.67 and 1,630.11 is: 2,442.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.09 : 3,689.67 = 1,630.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.09/3,689.67 = 1,630.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.09x = 3,689.67 × 1,630.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.09x = 6,014,567.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,014,567.96/2,462.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.88

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