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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.22, 4,923.15 and 1,637.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.22, 4,923.15 and 1,637.70 is: 2,457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.22 : 4,923.15 = 1,637.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.22/4,923.15 = 1,637.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.22x = 4,923.15 × 1,637.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.22x = 8,062,642.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,062,642.76/3,281.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,457.21

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