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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.74, 4,624.92 and 1,621.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.74, 4,624.92 and 1,621.50 is: 2,432.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.74 : 4,624.92 = 1,621.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.74/4,624.92 = 1,621.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.74x = 4,624.92 × 1,621.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.74x = 7,499,307.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,499,307.78/3,082.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.68

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