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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.52, 4,197.28 and 1,644.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.52, 4,197.28 and 1,644.24 is: 2,269.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.52 : 4,197.28 = 1,644.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.52/4,197.28 = 1,644.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.52x = 4,197.28 × 1,644.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.52x = 6,901,335.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,901,335.67/3,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.04

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