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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.43, 4,536.93 and 1,641.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.43, 4,536.93 and 1,641.52 is: 2,459.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.43 : 4,536.93 = 1,641.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.43/4,536.93 = 1,641.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.43x = 4,536.93 × 1,641.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.43x = 7,447,461.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,447,461.33/3,027.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.99

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