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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,467.81, 5,204.79 and 1,619.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,467.81, 5,204.79 and 1,619.96 is: 2,431.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,467.81 : 5,204.79 = 1,619.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,467.81/5,204.79 = 1,619.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,467.81x = 5,204.79 × 1,619.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,467.81x = 8,431,525.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,431,525.58/3,467.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.37

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