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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.93, 4,764.49 and 1,718.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.93, 4,764.49 and 1,718.45 is: 2,572.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.93 : 4,764.49 = 1,718.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.93/4,764.49 = 1,718.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.93x = 4,764.49 × 1,718.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.93x = 8,187,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,187,537.84/3,182.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.33

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