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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.27, 4,895.49 and 1,615.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.27, 4,895.49 and 1,615.73 is: 2,423.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.27 : 4,895.49 = 1,615.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.27/4,895.49 = 1,615.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.27x = 4,895.49 × 1,615.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.27x = 7,909,790.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,909,790.06/3,263.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.88

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