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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.55, 4,690.38 and 1,645.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.55, 4,690.38 and 1,645.97 is: 2,468.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.55 : 4,690.38 = 1,645.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.55/4,690.38 = 1,645.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.55x = 4,690.38 × 1,645.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.55x = 7,720,224.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,720,224.77/3,127.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.46

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