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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,501.33, 5,244.90 and 1,624.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,501.33, 5,244.90 and 1,624.59 is: 2,433.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,501.33 : 5,244.90 = 1,624.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,501.33/5,244.90 = 1,624.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,501.33x = 5,244.90 × 1,624.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,501.33x = 8,520,812.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,520,812.09/3,501.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.59

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