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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.09, 4,862.03 and 1,763.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.09, 4,862.03 and 1,763.25 is: 2,642.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.09 : 4,862.03 = 1,763.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.09/4,862.03 = 1,763.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.09x = 4,862.03 × 1,763.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.09x = 8,572,974.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,572,974.40/3,244.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.64

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