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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.71, 4,976.97 and 1,629.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.71, 4,976.97 and 1,629.67 is: 2,444.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.71 : 4,976.97 = 1,629.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.71/4,976.97 = 1,629.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.71x = 4,976.97 × 1,629.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.71x = 8,110,818.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,110,818.70/3,317.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.70

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