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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,970.59, 4,099.11 and 1,644.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,970.59, 4,099.11 and 1,644.26 is: 2,268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,970.59 : 4,099.11 = 1,644.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,970.59/4,099.11 = 1,644.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,970.59x = 4,099.11 × 1,644.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,970.59x = 6,739,982.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,739,982.11/2,970.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.91

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