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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.58, 4,847.64 and 1,751.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.58, 4,847.64 and 1,751.28 is: 2,625.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.58 : 4,847.64 = 1,751.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.58/4,847.64 = 1,751.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.58x = 4,847.64 × 1,751.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.58x = 8,489,574.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,489,574.98/3,233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.44

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