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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.68, 4,646.93 and 1,636.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.68, 4,646.93 and 1,636.89 is: 2,455.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.68 : 4,646.93 = 1,636.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.68/4,646.93 = 1,636.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.68x = 4,646.93 × 1,636.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.68x = 7,606,505.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,606,505.06/3,097.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.55

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