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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.48, 4,366.08 and 2,045.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.48, 4,366.08 and 2,045.44 is: 2,822.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.48 : 4,366.08 = 2,045.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.48/4,366.08 = 2,045.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.48x = 4,366.08 × 2,045.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.48x = 8,930,554.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,930,554.68/3,164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.12

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