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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.85, 5,059.50 and 1,618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.85, 5,059.50 and 1,618.24 is: 2,427.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.85 : 5,059.50 = 1,618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.85/5,059.50 = 1,618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.85x = 5,059.50 × 1,618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.85x = 8,187,451.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,187,451.89/3,372.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.46

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