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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.82, 4,661.86 and 1,647.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.82, 4,661.86 and 1,647.63 is: 2,470.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.82 : 4,661.86 = 1,647.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.82/4,661.86 = 1,647.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.82x = 4,661.86 × 1,647.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.82x = 7,681,020.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,681,020.39/3,108.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,470.72

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