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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.68, 4,637.93 and 1,630.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.68, 4,637.93 and 1,630.94 is: 2,446.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.68 : 4,637.93 = 1,630.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.68/4,637.93 = 1,630.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.68x = 4,637.93 × 1,630.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.68x = 7,564,154.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,564,154.21/3,091.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.62

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