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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.80, 4,774.20 and 1,721.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.80, 4,774.20 and 1,721.20 is: 2,581.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.80 : 4,774.20 = 1,721.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.80/4,774.20 = 1,721.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.80x = 4,774.20 × 1,721.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.80x = 8,217,353.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,217,353.04/3,182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.80

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