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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.81, 4,197.71 and 1,644.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.81, 4,197.71 and 1,644.56 is: 2,269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.81 : 4,197.71 = 1,644.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.81/4,197.71 = 1,644.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.81x = 4,197.71 × 1,644.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.81x = 6,903,388.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,903,388.23/3,041.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.50

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