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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.68, 4,200.29 and 1,646.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.68, 4,200.29 and 1,646.43 is: 2,272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.68 : 4,200.29 = 1,646.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.68/4,200.29 = 1,646.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.68x = 4,200.29 × 1,646.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.68x = 6,915,498.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,915,498.08/3,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.08

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