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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.68, 4,645.43 and 1,635.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.68, 4,645.43 and 1,635.89 is: 2,454.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.68 : 4,645.43 = 1,635.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.68/4,645.43 = 1,635.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.68x = 4,645.43 × 1,635.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.68x = 7,599,412.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,599,412.48/3,096.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.05

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