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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.48, 3,151.70 and 1,644.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.48, 3,151.70 and 1,644.60 is: 2,461.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.48 : 3,151.70 = 1,644.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.48/3,151.70 = 1,644.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.48x = 3,151.70 × 1,644.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.48x = 5,183,285.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,183,285.82/2,105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.81

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