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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.35, 4,197.05 and 1,644.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.35, 4,197.05 and 1,644.10 is: 2,268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.35 : 4,197.05 = 1,644.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.35/4,197.05 = 1,644.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.35x = 4,197.05 × 1,644.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.35x = 6,900,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,900,363.52/3,041.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.85

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