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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.58, 4,201.55 and 1,647.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.58, 4,201.55 and 1,647.33 is: 2,273.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.58 : 4,201.55 = 1,647.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.58/4,201.55 = 1,647.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.58x = 4,201.55 × 1,647.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.58x = 6,921,331.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,921,331.12/3,044.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,273.33

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