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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.80, 4,917.68 and 1,634.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.80, 4,917.68 and 1,634.16 is: 2,449.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.80 : 4,917.68 = 1,634.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.80/4,917.68 = 1,634.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.80x = 4,917.68 × 1,634.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.80x = 8,036,275.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,036,275.95/3,280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.49

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