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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.70, 4,151.96 and 1,645.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.70, 4,151.96 and 1,645.96 is: 2,271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.70 : 4,151.96 = 1,645.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.70/4,151.96 = 1,645.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.70x = 4,151.96 × 1,645.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.70x = 6,833,960.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,833,960.08/3,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,271.40

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