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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971.68, 4,101.21 and 1,645.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971.68, 4,101.21 and 1,645.44 is: 2,270.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971.68 : 4,101.21 = 1,645.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971.68/4,101.21 = 1,645.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971.68x = 4,101.21 × 1,645.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971.68x = 6,748,294.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,748,294.98/2,971.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.87

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