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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.52, 4,900.08 and 1,621.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.52, 4,900.08 and 1,621.44 is: 2,432.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.52 : 4,900.08 = 1,621.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.52/4,900.08 = 1,621.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.52x = 4,900.08 × 1,621.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.52x = 7,945,185.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,945,185.72/3,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.31

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