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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.93, 4,906.81 and 1,628.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.93, 4,906.81 and 1,628.58 is: 2,441.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.93 : 4,906.81 = 1,628.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.93/4,906.81 = 1,628.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.93x = 4,906.81 × 1,628.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.93x = 7,991,116.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,991,116.29/3,272.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.58

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