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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.72, 4,010.06 and 1,646.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.72, 4,010.06 and 1,646.32 is: 2,272.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.72 : 4,010.06 = 1,646.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.72/4,010.06 = 1,646.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.72x = 4,010.06 × 1,646.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.72x = 6,601,841.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,601,841.98/2,905.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.02

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