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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.80, 4,894.84 and 1,619.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.80, 4,894.84 and 1,619.76 is: 2,430.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.80 : 4,894.84 = 1,619.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.80/4,894.84 = 1,619.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.80x = 4,894.84 × 1,619.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.80x = 7,928,466.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,928,466.04/3,261.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.70

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