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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,282.26, 4,920.27 and 1,637.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,282.26, 4,920.27 and 1,637.25 is: 2,454.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,282.26 : 4,920.27 = 1,637.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,282.26/4,920.27 = 1,637.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,282.26x = 4,920.27 × 1,637.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,282.26x = 8,055,712.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,055,712.06/3,282.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.32

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