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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.10, 3,014.55 and 1,644.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.10, 3,014.55 and 1,644.90 is: 2,464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.10 : 3,014.55 = 1,644.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.10/3,014.55 = 1,644.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.10x = 3,014.55 × 1,644.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.10x = 4,958,633.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,958,633.30/2,012.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.41

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