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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.83, 4,535.55 and 1,637.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.83, 4,535.55 and 1,637.16 is: 2,456.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.83 : 4,535.55 = 1,637.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.83/4,535.55 = 1,637.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.83x = 4,535.55 × 1,637.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.83x = 7,425,421.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,425,421.04/3,022.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,456.45

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