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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.08, 4,867.80 and 1,705.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.08, 4,867.80 and 1,705.20 is: 2,558.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.08 : 4,867.80 = 1,705.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.08/4,867.80 = 1,705.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.08x = 4,867.80 × 1,705.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.08x = 8,300,572.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,300,572.56/3,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.68

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