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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.83, 3,314.06 and 1,644.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.83, 3,314.06 and 1,644.75 is: 2,269.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.83 : 3,314.06 = 1,644.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.83/3,314.06 = 1,644.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.83x = 3,314.06 × 1,644.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.83x = 5,450,791.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,450,791.96/2,401.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.43

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