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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.68, 4,899.96 and 1,622.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.68, 4,899.96 and 1,622.28 is: 2,434.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.68 : 4,899.96 = 1,622.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.68/4,899.96 = 1,622.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.68x = 4,899.96 × 1,622.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.68x = 7,949,107.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,949,107.11/3,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.14

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