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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,200.63, 4,416.87 and 1,728.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,200.63, 4,416.87 and 1,728.63 is: 2,385.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,200.63 : 4,416.87 = 1,728.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,200.63/4,416.87 = 1,728.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,200.63x = 4,416.87 × 1,728.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,200.63x = 7,635,103.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,635,103.26/3,200.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.50

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