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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.60, 3,697.82 and 1,644.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.60, 3,697.82 and 1,644.22 is: 2,462.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.60 : 3,697.82 = 1,644.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.60/3,697.82 = 1,644.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.60x = 3,697.82 × 1,644.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.60x = 6,080,029.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,080,029.60/2,468.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462.95

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