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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.41, 4,220.15 and 1,646.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.41, 4,220.15 and 1,646.69 is: 2,469.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.41 : 4,220.15 = 1,646.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.41/4,220.15 = 1,646.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.41x = 4,220.15 × 1,646.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.41x = 6,949,249.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,949,249.47/2,814.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.17

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