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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.34, 4,198.44 and 1,645.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.34, 4,198.44 and 1,645.09 is: 2,270.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.34 : 4,198.44 = 1,645.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.34/4,198.44 = 1,645.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.34x = 4,198.44 × 1,645.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.34x = 6,906,811.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,906,811.66/3,042.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.23

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