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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.59, 4,903.88 and 1,624.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.59, 4,903.88 and 1,624.59 is: 2,435.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.59 : 4,903.88 = 1,624.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.59/4,903.88 = 1,624.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.59x = 4,903.88 × 1,624.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.59x = 7,966,786.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,966,786.29/3,271.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.14

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