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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.68, 4,913.96 and 1,634.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.68, 4,913.96 and 1,634.84 is: 2,454.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.68 : 4,913.96 = 1,634.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.68/4,913.96 = 1,634.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.68x = 4,913.96 × 1,634.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.68x = 8,033,538.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,033,538.37/3,272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.73

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