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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.76, 5,051.52 and 1,636.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.76, 5,051.52 and 1,636.56 is: 2,451.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.76 : 5,051.52 = 1,636.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.76/5,051.52 = 1,636.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.76x = 5,051.52 × 1,636.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.76x = 8,267,115.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,267,115.57/3,371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.87

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