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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,519.65, 5,280.74 and 1,647.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,519.65, 5,280.74 and 1,647.21 is: 2,471.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,519.65 : 5,280.74 = 1,647.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,519.65/5,280.74 = 1,647.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,519.65x = 5,280.74 × 1,647.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,519.65x = 8,698,487.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,698,487.74/3,519.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,471.41

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