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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.79, 4,864.02 and 1,762.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.79, 4,864.02 and 1,762.67 is: 2,642.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.79 : 4,864.02 = 1,762.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.79/4,864.02 = 1,762.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.79x = 4,864.02 × 1,762.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.79x = 8,573,637.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,573,637.81/3,244.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.28

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