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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.33, 4,805.53 and 1,722.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.33, 4,805.53 and 1,722.64 is: 2,583.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.33 : 4,805.53 = 1,722.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.33/4,805.53 = 1,722.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.33x = 4,805.53 × 1,722.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.33x = 8,278,198.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,278,198.20/3,204.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.44

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