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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,188.67, 4,772.76 and 1,704.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,188.67, 4,772.76 and 1,704.18 is: 2,550.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,188.67 : 4,772.76 = 1,704.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,188.67/4,772.76 = 1,704.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,188.67x = 4,772.76 × 1,704.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,188.67x = 8,133,642.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,133,642.14/3,188.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.79

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