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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.08, 3,406.80 and 1,630.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.08, 3,406.80 and 1,630.36 is: 2,247.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.08 : 3,406.80 = 1,630.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.08/3,406.80 = 1,630.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.08x = 3,406.80 × 1,630.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.08x = 5,554,310.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,554,310.45/2,471.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.73

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