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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.66, 4,560.22 and 1,649.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.66, 4,560.22 and 1,649.02 is: 2,478.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.66 : 4,560.22 = 1,649.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.66/4,560.22 = 1,649.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.66x = 4,560.22 × 1,649.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.66x = 7,519,867.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,519,867.06/3,034.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.00

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