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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.37, 5,057.85 and 1,618.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.37, 5,057.85 and 1,618.32 is: 2,426.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.37 : 5,057.85 = 1,618.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.37/5,057.85 = 1,618.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.37x = 5,057.85 × 1,618.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.37x = 8,185,244.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,185,244.85/3,373.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,426.43

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