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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.05, 4,893.78 and 1,622.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.05, 4,893.78 and 1,622.64 is: 2,432.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.05 : 4,893.78 = 1,622.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.05/4,893.78 = 1,622.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.05x = 4,893.78 × 1,622.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.05x = 7,940,843.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,940,843.18/3,265.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.07

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