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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.79, 5,051.30 and 1,637.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.79, 5,051.30 and 1,637.42 is: 2,455.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.79 : 5,051.30 = 1,637.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.79/5,051.30 = 1,637.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.79x = 5,051.30 × 1,637.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.79x = 8,271,066.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,271,066.20/3,368.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.20

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