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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.03, 4,537.97 and 1,638.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.03, 4,537.97 and 1,638.33 is: 2,458.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.03 : 4,537.97 = 1,638.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.03/4,537.97 = 1,638.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.03x = 4,537.97 × 1,638.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.03x = 7,434,692.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,434,692.39/3,024.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,458.54

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