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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.44, 4,012.29 and 1,648.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.44, 4,012.29 and 1,648.47 is: 2,274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.44 : 4,012.29 = 1,648.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.44/4,012.29 = 1,648.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.44x = 4,012.29 × 1,648.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.44x = 6,614,139.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,614,139.70/2,907.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.91

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