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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.61, 4,197.41 and 1,644.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.61, 4,197.41 and 1,644.36 is: 2,269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.61 : 4,197.41 = 1,644.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.61/4,197.41 = 1,644.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.61x = 4,197.41 × 1,644.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.61x = 6,902,053.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,902,053.11/3,041.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.21

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