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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.71, 4,912.92 and 1,632.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.71, 4,912.92 and 1,632.03 is: 2,448.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.71 : 4,912.92 = 1,632.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.71/4,912.92 = 1,632.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.71x = 4,912.92 × 1,632.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.71x = 8,018,032.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,018,032.83/3,274.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.47

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