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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.62, 4,809.93 and 1,748.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.62, 4,809.93 and 1,748.62 is: 2,622.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.62 : 4,809.93 = 1,748.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.62/4,809.93 = 1,748.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.62x = 4,809.93 × 1,748.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.62x = 8,410,739.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,410,739.80/3,206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.93

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