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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.32, 4,462.32 and 1,817.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.32, 4,462.32 and 1,817.14 is: 2,507.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.32 : 4,462.32 = 1,817.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.32/4,462.32 = 1,817.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.32x = 4,462.32 × 1,817.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.32x = 8,108,644.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,108,644.47/3,233.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.84

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