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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279.94, 4,913.34 and 1,631.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279.94, 4,913.34 and 1,631.41 is: 2,443.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279.94 : 4,913.34 = 1,631.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279.94/4,913.34 = 1,631.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279.94x = 4,913.34 × 1,631.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279.94x = 8,015,672.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,015,672.01/3,279.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.85

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