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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.73, 4,897.57 and 1,622.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.73, 4,897.57 and 1,622.00 is: 2,431.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.73 : 4,897.57 = 1,622.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.73/4,897.57 = 1,622.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.73x = 4,897.57 × 1,622.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.73x = 7,943,834.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,943,834.05/3,266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.74

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