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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.62, 4,805.55 and 1,741.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.62, 4,805.55 and 1,741.92 is: 2,613.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.62 : 4,805.55 = 1,741.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.62/4,805.55 = 1,741.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.62x = 4,805.55 × 1,741.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.62x = 8,370,883.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,370,883.66/3,202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.76

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