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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.25, 4,445.42 and 1,648.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.25, 4,445.42 and 1,648.63 is: 2,472.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.25 : 4,445.42 = 1,648.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.25/4,445.42 = 1,648.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.25x = 4,445.42 × 1,648.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.25x = 7,328,852.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,328,852.77/2,964.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,472.42

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