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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.68, 4,895.75 and 1,618.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.68, 4,895.75 and 1,618.57 is: 2,427.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.68 : 4,895.75 = 1,618.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.68/4,895.75 = 1,618.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.68x = 4,895.75 × 1,618.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.68x = 7,924,105.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,924,105.88/3,263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.97

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