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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,309.30, 4,958.34 and 1,641.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,309.30, 4,958.34 and 1,641.20 is: 2,459.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,309.30 : 4,958.34 = 1,641.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,309.30/4,958.34 = 1,641.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,309.30x = 4,958.34 × 1,641.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,309.30x = 8,137,602.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,137,602.82/3,309.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.01

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