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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,198.33, 4,413.72 and 1,762.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,198.33, 4,413.72 and 1,762.74 is: 2,432.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,198.33 : 4,413.72 = 1,762.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,198.33/4,413.72 = 1,762.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,198.33x = 4,413.72 × 1,762.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,198.33x = 7,780,240.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,780,240.28/3,198.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.60

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