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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.64, 4,462.77 and 1,975.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.64, 4,462.77 and 1,975.44 is: 2,726.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.64 : 4,462.77 = 1,975.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.64/4,462.77 = 1,975.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.64x = 4,462.77 × 1,975.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.64x = 8,815,934.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,815,934.37/3,233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.32

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