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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.22, 4,902.40 and 1,626.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.22, 4,902.40 and 1,626.09 is: 2,435.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.22 : 4,902.40 = 1,626.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.22/4,902.40 = 1,626.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.22x = 4,902.40 × 1,626.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.22x = 7,971,743.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,971,743.62/3,273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.44

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