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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.01, 4,923.06 and 1,637.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.01, 4,923.06 and 1,637.69 is: 2,457.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.01 : 4,923.06 = 1,637.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.01/4,923.06 = 1,637.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.01x = 4,923.06 × 1,637.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.01x = 8,062,446.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,062,446.13/3,281.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,457.31

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