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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.51, 5,975.83 and 1,644.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.51, 5,975.83 and 1,644.79 is: 2,466.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.51 : 5,975.83 = 1,644.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.51/5,975.83 = 1,644.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.51x = 5,975.83 × 1,644.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.51x = 9,828,985.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,828,985.43/3,985.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.18

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