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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.46, 3,410.44 and 1,631.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.46, 3,410.44 and 1,631.70 is: 2,252.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.46 : 3,410.44 = 1,631.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.46/3,410.44 = 1,631.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.46x = 3,410.44 × 1,631.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.46x = 5,564,814.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,564,814.95/2,470.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.54

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