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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.46, 3,898.24 and 1,646.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.46, 3,898.24 and 1,646.31 is: 2,271.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.46 : 3,898.24 = 1,646.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.46/3,898.24 = 1,646.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.46x = 3,898.24 × 1,646.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.46x = 6,417,711.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,417,711.49/2,825.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,271.39

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