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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.97, 4,827.41 and 1,740.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.97, 4,827.41 and 1,740.14 is: 2,608.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.97 : 4,827.41 = 1,740.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.97/4,827.41 = 1,740.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.97x = 4,827.41 × 1,740.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.97x = 8,400,349.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,400,349.45/3,220.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.02

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