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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.69, 4,876.62 and 1,691.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.69, 4,876.62 and 1,691.47 is: 2,535.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.69 : 4,876.62 = 1,691.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.69/4,876.62 = 1,691.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.69x = 4,876.62 × 1,691.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.69x = 8,248,656.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,248,656.43/3,253.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.17

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