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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.79, 3,115.19 and 1,644.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.79, 3,115.19 and 1,644.25 is: 2,466.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.79 : 3,115.19 = 1,644.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.79/3,115.19 = 1,644.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.79x = 3,115.19 × 1,644.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.79x = 5,122,151.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122,151.16/2,076.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.38

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