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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232.66, 4,851.60 and 1,673.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232.66, 4,851.60 and 1,673.11 is: 2,511.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232.66 : 4,851.60 = 1,673.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232.66/4,851.60 = 1,673.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232.66x = 4,851.60 × 1,673.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232.66x = 8,117,260.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,117,260.48/3,232.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.02

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