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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.73, 4,912.35 and 1,631.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.73, 4,912.35 and 1,631.40 is: 2,446.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.73 : 4,912.35 = 1,631.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.73/4,912.35 = 1,631.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.73x = 4,912.35 × 1,631.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.73x = 8,014,007.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,014,007.79/3,275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.48

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