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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.34, 5,049.09 and 1,635.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.34, 5,049.09 and 1,635.18 is: 2,453.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.34 : 5,049.09 = 1,635.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.34/5,049.09 = 1,635.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.34x = 5,049.09 × 1,635.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.34x = 8,256,170.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,256,170.99/3,365.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.29

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