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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.42, 4,197.15 and 1,644.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.42, 4,197.15 and 1,644.17 is: 2,268.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.42 : 4,197.15 = 1,644.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.42/4,197.15 = 1,644.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.42x = 4,197.15 × 1,644.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.42x = 6,900,807.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,900,807.13/3,041.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.95

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