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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,970.65, 4,099.52 and 1,644.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,970.65, 4,099.52 and 1,644.37 is: 2,269.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,970.65 : 4,099.52 = 1,644.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,970.65/4,099.52 = 1,644.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,970.65x = 4,099.52 × 1,644.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,970.65x = 6,741,136.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,741,136.94/2,970.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.25

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