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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.05, 4,006.15 and 1,644.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.05, 4,006.15 and 1,644.08 is: 2,268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.05 : 4,006.15 = 1,644.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.05/4,006.15 = 1,644.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.05x = 4,006.15 × 1,644.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.05x = 6,586,422.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,586,422.87/2,903.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.80

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