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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.43, 4,006.70 and 1,644.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.43, 4,006.70 and 1,644.46 is: 2,269.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.43 : 4,006.70 = 1,644.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.43/4,006.70 = 1,644.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.43x = 4,006.70 × 1,644.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.43x = 6,588,868.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,588,868.35/2,903.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.34

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