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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.29, 4,196.98 and 1,644.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.29, 4,196.98 and 1,644.04 is: 2,268.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.29 : 4,196.98 = 1,644.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.29/4,196.98 = 1,644.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.29x = 4,196.98 × 1,644.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.29x = 6,899,982.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,899,982.01/3,041.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.77

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