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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.26, 4,637.70 and 1,630.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.26, 4,637.70 and 1,630.02 is: 2,445.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.26 : 4,637.70 = 1,630.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.26/4,637.70 = 1,630.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.26x = 4,637.70 × 1,630.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.26x = 7,559,543.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,559,543.75/3,091.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.46

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