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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.38, 4,423.42 and 1,733.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.38, 4,423.42 and 1,733.38 is: 2,392.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.38 : 4,423.42 = 1,733.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.38/4,423.42 = 1,733.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.38x = 4,423.42 × 1,733.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.38x = 7,667,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,667,467.76/3,205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.06

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