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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.36, 5,059.94 and 1,618.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.36, 5,059.94 and 1,618.49 is: 2,427.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.36 : 5,059.94 = 1,618.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.36/5,059.94 = 1,618.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.36x = 5,059.94 × 1,618.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.36x = 8,189,466.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,189,466.85/3,373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.69

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