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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.57, 4,197.36 and 1,644.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.57, 4,197.36 and 1,644.32 is: 2,269.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.57 : 4,197.36 = 1,644.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.57/4,197.36 = 1,644.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.57x = 4,197.36 × 1,644.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.57x = 6,901,803.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,901,803.00/3,041.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.16

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