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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.43, 4,831.66 and 1,683.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.43, 4,831.66 and 1,683.19 is: 2,521.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.43 : 4,831.66 = 1,683.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.43/4,831.66 = 1,683.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.43x = 4,831.66 × 1,683.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.43x = 8,132,601.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,132,601.80/3,225.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,521.40

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