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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.67, 4,804.96 and 1,643.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.67, 4,804.96 and 1,643.78 is: 2,466.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.67 : 4,804.96 = 1,643.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.67/4,804.96 = 1,643.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.67x = 4,804.96 × 1,643.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.67x = 7,898,285.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,898,285.73/3,202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.15

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