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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.52, 5,048.40 and 1,635.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.52, 5,048.40 and 1,635.50 is: 2,449.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.52 : 5,048.40 = 1,635.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.52/5,048.40 = 1,635.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.52x = 5,048.40 × 1,635.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.52x = 8,256,658.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,256,658.20/3,370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.67

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