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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.79, 4,544.98 and 1,642.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.79, 4,544.98 and 1,642.10 is: 2,464.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.79 : 4,544.98 = 1,642.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.79/4,544.98 = 1,642.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.79x = 4,544.98 × 1,642.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.79x = 7,463,284.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,463,284.83/3,028.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.11

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