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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.53, 4,197.32 and 1,644.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.53, 4,197.32 and 1,644.28 is: 2,269.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.53 : 4,197.32 = 1,644.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.53/4,197.32 = 1,644.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.53x = 4,197.32 × 1,644.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.53x = 6,901,569.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,901,569.33/3,041.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.11

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