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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.52, 4,901.40 and 1,623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.52, 4,901.40 and 1,623 is: 2,435.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.52 : 4,901.40 = 1,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.52/4,901.40 = 1,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.52x = 4,901.40 × 1,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.52x = 7,954,972.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,954,972.20/3,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.30

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