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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,203.83, 4,804.78 and 1,722.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,203.83, 4,804.78 and 1,722.14 is: 2,582.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,203.83 : 4,804.78 = 1,722.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,203.83/4,804.78 = 1,722.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,203.83x = 4,804.78 × 1,722.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,203.83x = 8,274,503.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,274,503.83/3,203.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.69

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