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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.71, 4,098.36 and 1,643.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.71, 4,098.36 and 1,643.47 is: 2,268.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.71 : 4,098.36 = 1,643.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.71/4,098.36 = 1,643.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.71x = 4,098.36 × 1,643.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.71x = 6,735,531.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,735,531.71/2,969.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.08

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