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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.75, 4,926.02 and 1,641.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.75, 4,926.02 and 1,641.41 is: 2,460.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.75 : 4,926.02 = 1,641.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.75/4,926.02 = 1,641.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.75x = 4,926.02 × 1,641.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.75x = 8,085,585.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,085,585.65/3,285.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.80

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