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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.93, 4,463.19 and 1,817.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.93, 4,463.19 and 1,817.61 is: 2,508.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.93 : 4,463.19 = 1,817.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.93/4,463.19 = 1,817.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.93x = 4,463.19 × 1,817.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.93x = 8,112,338.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,112,338.78/3,233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.51

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