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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.97, 4,529.04 and 1,635.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.97, 4,529.04 and 1,635.79 is: 2,451.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.97 : 4,529.04 = 1,635.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.97/4,529.04 = 1,635.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.97x = 4,529.04 × 1,635.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.97x = 7,408,558.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,408,558.34/3,021.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.57

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