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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,185.55, 4,781.30 and 1,626.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,185.55, 4,781.30 and 1,626.63 is: 2,441.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,185.55 : 4,781.30 = 1,626.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,185.55/4,781.30 = 1,626.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,185.55x = 4,781.30 × 1,626.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,185.55x = 7,777,420.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,777,420.58/3,185.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.47

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