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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.18, 4,951.15 and 1,657.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.18, 4,951.15 and 1,657.28 is: 2,485.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.18 : 4,951.15 = 1,657.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.18/4,951.15 = 1,657.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.18x = 4,951.15 × 1,657.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.18x = 8,205,450.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,205,450.11/3,301.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.61

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