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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.63, 4,550.61 and 1,646.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.63, 4,550.61 and 1,646.93 is: 2,468.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.63 : 4,550.61 = 1,646.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.63/4,550.61 = 1,646.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.63x = 4,550.61 × 1,646.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.63x = 7,494,536.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,494,536.13/3,035.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.86

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