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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.52, 4,766.46 and 1,642.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.52, 4,766.46 and 1,642.60 is: 2,461.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.52 : 4,766.46 = 1,642.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.52/4,766.46 = 1,642.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.52x = 4,766.46 × 1,642.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.52x = 7,829,387.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,829,387.20/3,180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.67

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