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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.53, 4,201.45 and 1,647.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.53, 4,201.45 and 1,647.28 is: 2,273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.53 : 4,201.45 = 1,647.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.53/4,201.45 = 1,647.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.53x = 4,201.45 × 1,647.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.53x = 6,920,975.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,920,975.99/3,044.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,273.25

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