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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.59, 4,898.79 and 1,621.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.59, 4,898.79 and 1,621.69 is: 2,432.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.59 : 4,898.79 = 1,621.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.59/4,898.79 = 1,621.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.59x = 4,898.79 × 1,621.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.59x = 7,944,318.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,944,318.76/3,265.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.74

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