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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.83, 4,834.17 and 1,664.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.83, 4,834.17 and 1,664.58 is: 2,496.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.83 : 4,834.17 = 1,664.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.83/4,834.17 = 1,664.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.83x = 4,834.17 × 1,664.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.83x = 8,046,862.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,046,862.70/3,223.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.06

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