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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.47, 3,735.94 and 1,645.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.47, 3,735.94 and 1,645.46 is: 2,270.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.47 : 3,735.94 = 1,645.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.47/3,735.94 = 1,645.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.47x = 3,735.94 × 1,645.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.47x = 6,147,339.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,147,339.83/2,707.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.51

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