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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.13, 4,548.36 and 1,645.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.13, 4,548.36 and 1,645.43 is: 2,466.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.13 : 4,548.36 = 1,645.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.13/4,548.36 = 1,645.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.13x = 4,548.36 × 1,645.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.13x = 7,484,007.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,484,007.99/3,034.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.61

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