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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.42, 4,818.96 and 1,750.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.42, 4,818.96 and 1,750.68 is: 2,627.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.42 : 4,818.96 = 1,750.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.42/4,818.96 = 1,750.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.42x = 4,818.96 × 1,750.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.42x = 8,436,456.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,436,456.89/3,211.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.02

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