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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.90, 5,086.38 and 1,635.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.90, 5,086.38 and 1,635.50 is: 2,453.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.90 : 5,086.38 = 1,635.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.90/5,086.38 = 1,635.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.90x = 5,086.38 × 1,635.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.90x = 8,318,749.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,318,749.06/3,390.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.26

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