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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.33, 4,006.82 and 1,644.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.33, 4,006.82 and 1,644.69 is: 2,269.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.33 : 4,006.82 = 1,644.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.33/4,006.82 = 1,644.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.33x = 4,006.82 × 1,644.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.33x = 6,589,991.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,589,991.44/2,903.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.81

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