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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.63, 5,061.52 and 1,619.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.63, 5,061.52 and 1,619.05 is: 2,426.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.63 : 5,061.52 = 1,619.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.63/5,061.52 = 1,619.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.63x = 5,061.52 × 1,619.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.63x = 8,194,820.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,194,820.55/3,376.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,426.93

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