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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.53, 4,462.17 and 1,817.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.53, 4,462.17 and 1,817.18 is: 2,507.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.53 : 4,462.17 = 1,817.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.53/4,462.17 = 1,817.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.53x = 4,462.17 × 1,817.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.53x = 8,108,589.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,108,589.01/3,233.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.66

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