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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.08, 4,894.52 and 1,621.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.08, 4,894.52 and 1,621.04 is: 2,430.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.08 : 4,894.52 = 1,621.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.08/4,894.52 = 1,621.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.08x = 4,894.52 × 1,621.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.08x = 7,934,212.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,934,212.70/3,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.77

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