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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.68, 4,462.10 and 1,817.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.68, 4,462.10 and 1,817.18 is: 2,507.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.68 : 4,462.10 = 1,817.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.68/4,462.10 = 1,817.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.68x = 4,462.10 × 1,817.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.68x = 8,108,438.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,108,438.88/3,233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.50

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