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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.07, 4,550.72 and 1,644.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.07, 4,550.72 and 1,644.98 is: 2,466.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.07 : 4,550.72 = 1,644.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.07/4,550.72 = 1,644.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.07x = 4,550.72 × 1,644.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.07x = 7,485,812.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,485,812.41/3,035.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.44

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