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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.08, 4,774.56 and 1,644.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.08, 4,774.56 and 1,644.16 is: 2,466.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.08 : 4,774.56 = 1,644.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.08/4,774.56 = 1,644.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.08x = 4,774.56 × 1,644.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.08x = 7,850,140.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,850,140.57/3,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.98

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