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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,367.65, 5,051.49 and 1,635.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,367.65, 5,051.49 and 1,635.06 is: 2,452.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,367.65 : 5,051.49 = 1,635.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,367.65/5,051.49 = 1,635.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,367.65x = 5,051.49 × 1,635.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,367.65x = 8,259,489.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,259,489.24/3,367.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.60

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