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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.44, 3,430.62 and 1,646.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.44, 3,430.62 and 1,646.28 is: 2,272.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.44 : 3,430.62 = 1,646.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.44/3,430.62 = 1,646.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.44x = 3,430.62 × 1,646.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.44x = 5,647,761.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,647,761.09/2,485.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.34

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