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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.94, 4,909.44 and 1,631.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.94, 4,909.44 and 1,631.99 is: 2,446.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.94 : 4,909.44 = 1,631.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.94/4,909.44 = 1,631.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.94x = 4,909.44 × 1,631.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.94x = 8,012,156.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,012,156.99/3,274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.50

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