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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.33, 4,852.13 and 1,773.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.33, 4,852.13 and 1,773.51 is: 2,661.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.33 : 4,852.13 = 1,773.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.33/4,852.13 = 1,773.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.33x = 4,852.13 × 1,773.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.33x = 8,605,292.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,605,292.21/3,233.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.43

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