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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.49, 3,694.21 and 1,644.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.49, 3,694.21 and 1,644.09 is: 2,463.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.49 : 3,694.21 = 1,644.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.49/3,694.21 = 1,644.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.49x = 3,694.21 × 1,644.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.49x = 6,073,613.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,073,613.72/2,465.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.45

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