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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.17, 4,533.66 and 1,635.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.17, 4,533.66 and 1,635.45 is: 2,454.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.17 : 4,533.66 = 1,635.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.17/4,533.66 = 1,635.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.17x = 4,533.66 × 1,635.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.17x = 7,414,574.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,414,574.25/3,021.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.21

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