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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.82, 4,660.35 and 1,646.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.82, 4,660.35 and 1,646.63 is: 2,469.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.82 : 4,660.35 = 1,646.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.82/4,660.35 = 1,646.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.82x = 4,660.35 × 1,646.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.82x = 7,673,848.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,673,848.82/3,107.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.21

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