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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,282.41, 4,919.51 and 1,639.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,282.41, 4,919.51 and 1,639.42 is: 2,457.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,282.41 : 4,919.51 = 1,639.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,282.41/4,919.51 = 1,639.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,282.41x = 4,919.51 × 1,639.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,282.41x = 8,065,134.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,065,134.88/3,282.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,457.08

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