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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.80, 4,462.65 and 1,817.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.80, 4,462.65 and 1,817.44 is: 2,508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.80 : 4,462.65 = 1,817.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.80/4,462.65 = 1,817.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.80x = 4,462.65 × 1,817.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.80x = 8,110,598.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,110,598.62/3,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.07

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