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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.68, 4,463.10 and 1,974.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.68, 4,463.10 and 1,974.92 is: 2,725.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.68 : 4,463.10 = 1,974.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.68/4,463.10 = 1,974.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.68x = 4,463.10 × 1,974.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.68x = 8,814,265.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,814,265.45/3,233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.77

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