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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.92, 3,446.46 and 1,613.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.92, 3,446.46 and 1,613.40 is: 2,226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.92 : 3,446.46 = 1,613.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.92/3,446.46 = 1,613.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.92x = 3,446.46 × 1,613.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.92x = 5,560,518.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,560,518.56/2,497.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.06

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