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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.76, 4,900.20 and 1,620.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.76, 4,900.20 and 1,620.32 is: 2,431.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.76 : 4,900.20 = 1,620.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.76/4,900.20 = 1,620.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.76x = 4,900.20 × 1,620.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.76x = 7,939,892.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,939,892.06/3,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.25

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