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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,970.68, 4,099.49 and 1,644.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,970.68, 4,099.49 and 1,644.36 is: 2,269.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,970.68 : 4,099.49 = 1,644.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,970.68/4,099.49 = 1,644.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,970.68x = 4,099.49 × 1,644.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,970.68x = 6,741,016.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,741,016.88/2,970.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.18

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