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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.64, 4,920.11 and 1,635.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.64, 4,920.11 and 1,635.98 is: 2,453.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.64 : 4,920.11 = 1,635.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.64/4,920.11 = 1,635.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.64x = 4,920.11 × 1,635.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.64x = 8,049,193.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,049,193.38/3,280.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.54

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