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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.49, 4,532.77 and 1,635.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.49, 4,532.77 and 1,635.84 is: 2,449.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.49 : 4,532.77 = 1,635.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.49/4,532.77 = 1,635.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.49x = 4,532.77 × 1,635.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.49x = 7,414,897.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,414,897.20/3,027.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.19

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