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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.98, 4,009.57 and 1,646.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.98, 4,009.57 and 1,646.76 is: 2,272.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.98 : 4,009.57 = 1,646.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.98/4,009.57 = 1,646.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.98x = 4,009.57 × 1,646.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.98x = 6,602,799.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,602,799.49/2,905.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.14

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