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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,970.63, 4,099.48 and 1,644.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,970.63, 4,099.48 and 1,644.42 is: 2,269.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,970.63 : 4,099.48 = 1,644.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,970.63/4,099.48 = 1,644.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,970.63x = 4,099.48 × 1,644.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,970.63x = 6,741,278.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,741,278.16/2,970.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.31

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