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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.52, 4,198.66 and 1,645.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.52, 4,198.66 and 1,645.24 is: 2,270.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.52 : 4,198.66 = 1,645.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.52/4,198.66 = 1,645.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.52x = 4,198.66 × 1,645.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.52x = 6,907,803.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,907,803.38/3,042.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.42

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