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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,970.27, 4,099.24 and 1,644.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,970.27, 4,099.24 and 1,644.22 is: 2,269.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,970.27 : 4,099.24 = 1,644.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,970.27/4,099.24 = 1,644.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,970.27x = 4,099.24 × 1,644.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,970.27x = 6,740,052.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,740,052.39/2,970.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.17

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