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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.31, 3,416.87 and 1,624.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.31, 3,416.87 and 1,624.58 is: 2,244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.31 : 3,416.87 = 1,624.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.31/3,416.87 = 1,624.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.31x = 3,416.87 × 1,624.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.31x = 5,550,978.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,550,978.66/2,473.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.35

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