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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279.93, 4,920.05 and 1,634.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279.93, 4,920.05 and 1,634.55 is: 2,451.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279.93 : 4,920.05 = 1,634.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279.93/4,920.05 = 1,634.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279.93x = 4,920.05 × 1,634.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279.93x = 8,042,067.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,042,067.73/3,279.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.90

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