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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.93, 4,908.31 and 1,629.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.93, 4,908.31 and 1,629.58 is: 2,443.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.93 : 4,908.31 = 1,629.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.93/4,908.31 = 1,629.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.93x = 4,908.31 × 1,629.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.93x = 7,998,483.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,998,483.81/3,273.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.08

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