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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,310.79, 9,466.32 and 1,630.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,310.79, 9,466.32 and 1,630.90 is: 2,446.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,310.79 : 9,466.32 = 1,630.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,310.79/9,466.32 = 1,630.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,310.79x = 9,466.32 × 1,630.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,310.79x = 15,438,621.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,438,621.29/6,310.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.38

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