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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.63, 5,046.71 and 1,634.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.63, 5,046.71 and 1,634.31 is: 2,449.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.63 : 5,046.71 = 1,634.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.63/5,046.71 = 1,634.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.63x = 5,046.71 × 1,634.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.63x = 8,247,880.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,247,880.45/3,366.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.89

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