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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.78, 4,196.27 and 1,643.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.78, 4,196.27 and 1,643.53 is: 2,268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.78 : 4,196.27 = 1,643.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.78/4,196.27 = 1,643.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.78x = 4,196.27 × 1,643.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.78x = 6,896,674.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,896,674.65/3,040.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.06

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