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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.43, 4,907.56 and 1,629.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.43, 4,907.56 and 1,629.08 is: 2,442.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.43 : 4,907.56 = 1,629.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.43/4,907.56 = 1,629.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.43x = 4,907.56 × 1,629.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.43x = 7,994,799.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,994,799.70/3,273.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.33

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