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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.78, 4,900.09 and 1,623.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.78, 4,900.09 and 1,623.75 is: 2,434.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.78 : 4,900.09 = 1,623.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.78/4,900.09 = 1,623.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.78x = 4,900.09 × 1,623.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.78x = 7,956,521.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,956,521.14/3,268.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.10

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