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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.56, 4,912.08 and 1,629.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.56, 4,912.08 and 1,629.42 is: 2,444.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.56 : 4,912.08 = 1,629.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.56/4,912.08 = 1,629.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.56x = 4,912.08 × 1,629.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.56x = 8,003,841.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,003,841.39/3,274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.25

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