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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.46, 4,904.64 and 1,625.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.46, 4,904.64 and 1,625.97 is: 2,439.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.46 : 4,904.64 = 1,625.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.46/4,904.64 = 1,625.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.46x = 4,904.64 × 1,625.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.46x = 7,974,797.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,974,797.50/3,269.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.18

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