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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,198.62, 4,414.17 and 1,763.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,198.62, 4,414.17 and 1,763.03 is: 2,433.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,198.62 : 4,414.17 = 1,763.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,198.62/4,414.17 = 1,763.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,198.62x = 4,414.17 × 1,763.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,198.62x = 7,782,308.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,782,308.62/3,198.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.02

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