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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.13, 3,451.38 and 1,644.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.13, 3,451.38 and 1,644.01 is: 2,464.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.13 : 3,451.38 = 1,644.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.13/3,451.38 = 1,644.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.13x = 3,451.38 × 1,644.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.13x = 5,674,088.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,674,088.44/2,302.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.71

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