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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.76, 4,838.64 and 1,765.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.76, 4,838.64 and 1,765.60 is: 2,648.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.76 : 4,838.64 = 1,765.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.76/4,838.64 = 1,765.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.76x = 4,838.64 × 1,765.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.76x = 8,543,102.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,543,102.78/3,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,648.40

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