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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.91, 5,062.60 and 1,642.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.91, 5,062.60 and 1,642.75 is: 2,465.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.91 : 5,062.60 = 1,642.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.91/5,062.60 = 1,642.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.91x = 5,062.60 × 1,642.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.91x = 8,316,575.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,316,575.55/3,372.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.70

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