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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.58, 4,774.50 and 1,723.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.58, 4,774.50 and 1,723.37 is: 2,585.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.58 : 4,774.50 = 1,723.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.58/4,774.50 = 1,723.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.58x = 4,774.50 × 1,723.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.58x = 8,228,206.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,228,206.19/3,182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.39

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