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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.47, 3,409.34 and 1,631.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.47, 3,409.34 and 1,631.91 is: 2,252.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.47 : 3,409.34 = 1,631.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.47/3,409.34 = 1,631.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.47x = 3,409.34 × 1,631.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.47x = 5,563,727.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,563,727.88/2,470.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.09

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