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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,242.84, 4,860.16 and 1,762

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,242.84, 4,860.16 and 1,762 is: 2,640.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,242.84 : 4,860.16 = 1,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,242.84/4,860.16 = 1,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,242.84x = 4,860.16 × 1,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,242.84x = 8,563,601.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,563,601.92/3,242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.77

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