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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.63, 4,552.11 and 1,647.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.63, 4,552.11 and 1,647.93 is: 2,470.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.63 : 4,552.11 = 1,647.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.63/4,552.11 = 1,647.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.63x = 4,552.11 × 1,647.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.63x = 7,501,558.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,501,558.63/3,036.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,470.36

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