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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.02, 4,799.96 and 1,642.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.02, 4,799.96 and 1,642.76 is: 2,462.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.02 : 4,799.96 = 1,642.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.02/4,799.96 = 1,642.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.02x = 4,799.96 × 1,642.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.02x = 7,885,182.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,885,182.29/3,202.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462.56

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