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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.58, 4,007.05 and 1,644.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.58, 4,007.05 and 1,644.68 is: 2,269.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.58 : 4,007.05 = 1,644.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.58/4,007.05 = 1,644.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.58x = 4,007.05 × 1,644.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.58x = 6,590,290.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,590,290.85/2,903.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.71

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