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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.63, 3,082.00 and 1,644.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.63, 3,082.00 and 1,644.65 is: 2,465.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.63 : 3,082.00 = 1,644.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.63/3,082.00 = 1,644.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.63x = 3,082.00 × 1,644.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.63x = 5,068,823.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,068,823.76/2,055.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.83

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