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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.47, 4,445.75 and 1,648.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.47, 4,445.75 and 1,648.85 is: 2,472.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.47 : 4,445.75 = 1,648.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.47/4,445.75 = 1,648.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.47x = 4,445.75 × 1,648.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.47x = 7,330,392.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,330,392.19/2,964.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,472.75

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