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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.42, 3,708.67 and 1,638.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.42, 3,708.67 and 1,638.26 is: 2,459.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.42 : 3,708.67 = 1,638.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.42/3,708.67 = 1,638.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.42x = 3,708.67 × 1,638.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.42x = 6,075,765.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,075,765.71/2,470.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.41

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