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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.48, 4,197.25 and 1,644.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.48, 4,197.25 and 1,644.23 is: 2,269.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.48 : 4,197.25 = 1,644.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.48/4,197.25 = 1,644.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.48x = 4,197.25 × 1,644.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.48x = 6,901,261.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,901,261.70/3,041.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.04

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