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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.88, 4,823.86 and 1,740.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.88, 4,823.86 and 1,740.04 is: 2,604.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.88 : 4,823.86 = 1,740.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.88/4,823.86 = 1,740.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.88x = 4,823.86 × 1,740.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.88x = 8,393,709.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,393,709.35/3,222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,604.41

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