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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.64, 4,853.36 and 1,695.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.64, 4,853.36 and 1,695.72 is: 2,545.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.64 : 4,853.36 = 1,695.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.64/4,853.36 = 1,695.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.64x = 4,853.36 × 1,695.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.64x = 8,229,939.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,229,939.62/3,233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.10

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