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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.41, 5,063.35 and 1,643.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.41, 5,063.35 and 1,643.25 is: 2,466.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.41 : 5,063.35 = 1,643.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.41/5,063.35 = 1,643.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.41x = 5,063.35 × 1,643.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.41x = 8,320,349.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,320,349.89/3,373.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.45

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