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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.72, 4,197.57 and 1,644.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.72, 4,197.57 and 1,644.47 is: 2,269.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.72 : 4,197.57 = 1,644.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.72/4,197.57 = 1,644.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.72x = 4,197.57 × 1,644.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.72x = 6,902,775.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,902,775.77/3,041.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.37

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