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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,215.72, 4,829.08 and 1,757.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,215.72, 4,829.08 and 1,757.72 is: 2,639.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,215.72 : 4,829.08 = 1,757.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,215.72/4,829.08 = 1,757.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,215.72x = 4,829.08 × 1,757.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,215.72x = 8,488,170.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,488,170.50/3,215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.59

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