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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,972.93, 4,102.77 and 1,646.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,972.93, 4,102.77 and 1,646.63 is: 2,272.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,972.93 : 4,102.77 = 1,646.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,972.93/4,102.77 = 1,646.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,972.93x = 4,102.77 × 1,646.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,972.93x = 6,755,744.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,755,744.17/2,972.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.42

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