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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,291.66, 4,934.93 and 1,647.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,291.66, 4,934.93 and 1,647.36 is: 2,469.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,291.66 : 4,934.93 = 1,647.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,291.66/4,934.93 = 1,647.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,291.66x = 4,934.93 × 1,647.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,291.66x = 8,129,598.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,129,598.05/3,291.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.76

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