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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.37, 4,197.09 and 1,644.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.37, 4,197.09 and 1,644.12 is: 2,268.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.37 : 4,197.09 = 1,644.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.37/4,197.09 = 1,644.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.37x = 4,197.09 × 1,644.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.37x = 6,900,511.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,900,511.39/3,041.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.88

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