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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.51, 2,995.23 and 1,644.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.51, 2,995.23 and 1,644.63 is: 2,270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.51 : 2,995.23 = 1,644.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.51/2,995.23 = 1,644.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.51x = 2,995.23 × 1,644.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.51x = 4,926,045.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926,045.11/2,169.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.58

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