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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.73, 4,837.11 and 1,762.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.73, 4,837.11 and 1,762.83 is: 2,645.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.73 : 4,837.11 = 1,762.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.73/4,837.11 = 1,762.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.73x = 4,837.11 × 1,762.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.73x = 8,527,002.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,527,002.62/3,223.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.08

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