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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,970.95, 4,099.79 and 1,644.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,970.95, 4,099.79 and 1,644.53 is: 2,269.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,970.95 : 4,099.79 = 1,644.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,970.95/4,099.79 = 1,644.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,970.95x = 4,099.79 × 1,644.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,970.95x = 6,742,219.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,742,219.43/2,970.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.38

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