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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.61, 4,526.21 and 1,629.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.61, 4,526.21 and 1,629.66 is: 2,445.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.61 : 4,526.21 = 1,629.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.61/4,526.21 = 1,629.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.61x = 4,526.21 × 1,629.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.61x = 7,376,175.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,376,175.24/3,016.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.19

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