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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.73, 4,835.96 and 1,741.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.73, 4,835.96 and 1,741.96 is: 2,613.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.73 : 4,835.96 = 1,741.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.73/4,835.96 = 1,741.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.73x = 4,835.96 × 1,741.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.73x = 8,424,048.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,424,048.88/3,222.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.95

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