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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.49, 4,197.26 and 1,644.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.49, 4,197.26 and 1,644.24 is: 2,269.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.49 : 4,197.26 = 1,644.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.49/4,197.26 = 1,644.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.49x = 4,197.26 × 1,644.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.49x = 6,901,302.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,901,302.78/3,041.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.05

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