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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.07, 4,660.73 and 1,646.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.07, 4,660.73 and 1,646.88 is: 2,469.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.07 : 4,660.73 = 1,646.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.07/4,660.73 = 1,646.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.07x = 4,660.73 × 1,646.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.07x = 7,675,663.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,675,663.02/3,108.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.59

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