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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.61, 4,011.43 and 1,647.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.61, 4,011.43 and 1,647.53 is: 2,273.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.61 : 4,011.43 = 1,647.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.61/4,011.43 = 1,647.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.61x = 4,011.43 × 1,647.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.61x = 6,608,956.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,608,956.15/2,906.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,273.77

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