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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.36, 4,548.64 and 1,647.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.36, 4,548.64 and 1,647.52 is: 2,468.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.36 : 4,548.64 = 1,647.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.36/4,548.64 = 1,647.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.36x = 4,548.64 × 1,647.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.36x = 7,493,975.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,493,975.37/3,035.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.89

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