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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.40, 4,894.41 and 1,623.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.40, 4,894.41 and 1,623.08 is: 2,432.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.40 : 4,894.41 = 1,623.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.40/4,894.41 = 1,623.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.40x = 4,894.41 × 1,623.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.40x = 7,944,018.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,944,018.98/3,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.79

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