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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,224.36, 4,838.52 and 1,763.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,224.36, 4,838.52 and 1,763.48 is: 2,646.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,224.36 : 4,838.52 = 1,763.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,224.36/4,838.52 = 1,763.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,224.36x = 4,838.52 × 1,763.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,224.36x = 8,532,633.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,532,633.25/3,224.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.30

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