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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,972.94, 4,102.78 and 1,646.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,972.94, 4,102.78 and 1,646.62 is: 2,272.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,972.94 : 4,102.78 = 1,646.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,972.94/4,102.78 = 1,646.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,972.94x = 4,102.78 × 1,646.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,972.94x = 6,755,719.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,755,719.60/2,972.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.40

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