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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.69, 4,547.31 and 1,645

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.69, 4,547.31 and 1,645 is: 2,468.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.69 : 4,547.31 = 1,645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.69/4,547.31 = 1,645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.69x = 4,547.31 × 1,645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.69x = 7,480,324.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,480,324.95/3,030.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.19

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