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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,380.64, 5,072.64 and 1,649.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,380.64, 5,072.64 and 1,649.76 is: 2,475.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,380.64 : 5,072.64 = 1,649.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,380.64/5,072.64 = 1,649.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,380.64x = 5,072.64 × 1,649.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,380.64x = 8,368,638.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,368,638.57/3,380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.46

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