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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.81, 4,562.91 and 1,656.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.81, 4,562.91 and 1,656.69 is: 2,481.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.81 : 4,562.91 = 1,656.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.81/4,562.91 = 1,656.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.81x = 4,562.91 × 1,656.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.81x = 7,559,338.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,559,338.27/3,046.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,481.07

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