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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.72, 4,899.12 and 1,622.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.72, 4,899.12 and 1,622.32 is: 2,433.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.72 : 4,899.12 = 1,622.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.72/4,899.12 = 1,622.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.72x = 4,899.12 × 1,622.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.72x = 7,947,940.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,947,940.36/3,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.75

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