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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,214.78, 4,436.33 and 1,817.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,214.78, 4,436.33 and 1,817.53 is: 2,508.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,214.78 : 4,436.33 = 1,817.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,214.78/4,436.33 = 1,817.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,214.78x = 4,436.33 × 1,817.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,214.78x = 8,063,162.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,063,162.86/3,214.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.15

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