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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.83, 4,534.04 and 1,636.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.83, 4,534.04 and 1,636.14 is: 2,454.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.83 : 4,534.04 = 1,636.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.83/4,534.04 = 1,636.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.83x = 4,534.04 × 1,636.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.83x = 7,418,316.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,418,316.02/3,021.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.91

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