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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.31, 4,006.98 and 1,645.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.31, 4,006.98 and 1,645.24 is: 2,269.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.31 : 4,006.98 = 1,645.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.31/4,006.98 = 1,645.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.31x = 4,006.98 × 1,645.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.31x = 6,592,443.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,592,443.78/2,904.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.88

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