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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.08, 4,792.86 and 1,717.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.08, 4,792.86 and 1,717.61 is: 2,570.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.08 : 4,792.86 = 1,717.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.08/4,792.86 = 1,717.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.08x = 4,792.86 × 1,717.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.08x = 8,232,240.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,232,240.30/3,202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.90

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