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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.66, 4,914.50 and 1,632.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.66, 4,914.50 and 1,632.59 is: 2,450.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.66 : 4,914.50 = 1,632.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.66/4,914.50 = 1,632.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.66x = 4,914.50 × 1,632.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.66x = 8,023,330.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,023,330.82/3,274.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.13

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