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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.63, 5,063.02 and 1,620.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.63, 5,063.02 and 1,620.05 is: 2,428.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.63 : 5,063.02 = 1,620.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.63/5,063.02 = 1,620.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.63x = 5,063.02 × 1,620.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.63x = 8,202,316.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,202,316.19/3,377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,428.43

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