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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.75, 4,910.70 and 1,629.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.75, 4,910.70 and 1,629.44 is: 2,444.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.75 : 4,910.70 = 1,629.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.75/4,910.70 = 1,629.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.75x = 4,910.70 × 1,629.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.75x = 8,001,691.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,001,691.01/3,272.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.94

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