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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.78, 4,800.12 and 1,718.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.78, 4,800.12 and 1,718.32 is: 2,575.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.78 : 4,800.12 = 1,718.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.78/4,800.12 = 1,718.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.78x = 4,800.12 × 1,718.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.78x = 8,248,142.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,248,142.20/3,202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.31

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