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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.22, 4,196.88 and 1,643.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.22, 4,196.88 and 1,643.97 is: 2,268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.22 : 4,196.88 = 1,643.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.22/4,196.88 = 1,643.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.22x = 4,196.88 × 1,643.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.22x = 6,899,544.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,899,544.81/3,041.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.68

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