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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.53, 4,560.03 and 1,648.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.53, 4,560.03 and 1,648.89 is: 2,477.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.53 : 4,560.03 = 1,648.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.53/4,560.03 = 1,648.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.53x = 4,560.03 × 1,648.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.53x = 7,518,987.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,518,987.87/3,034.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.81

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