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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.51, 4,197.27 and 1,644.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.51, 4,197.27 and 1,644.26 is: 2,269.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.51 : 4,197.27 = 1,644.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.51/4,197.27 = 1,644.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.51x = 4,197.27 × 1,644.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.51x = 6,901,403.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,901,403.17/3,041.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.07

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