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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.15, 5,214.35 and 1,624.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.15, 5,214.35 and 1,624.01 is: 2,436.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.15 : 5,214.35 = 1,624.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.15/5,214.35 = 1,624.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.15x = 5,214.35 × 1,624.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.15x = 8,468,134.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,468,134.53/3,475.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.77

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