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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,481.65, 5,221.47 and 1,631.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,481.65, 5,221.47 and 1,631.79 is: 2,447.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,481.65 : 5,221.47 = 1,631.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,481.65/5,221.47 = 1,631.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,481.65x = 5,221.47 × 1,631.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,481.65x = 8,520,342.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,520,342.53/3,481.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.21

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