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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.97, 4,462.56 and 1,975.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.97, 4,462.56 and 1,975.23 is: 2,725.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.97 : 4,462.56 = 1,975.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.97/4,462.56 = 1,975.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.97x = 4,462.56 × 1,975.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.97x = 8,814,582.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,814,582.39/3,233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.62

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