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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245.76, 4,872.96 and 1,707.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245.76, 4,872.96 and 1,707.84 is: 2,564.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245.76 : 4,872.96 = 1,707.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245.76/4,872.96 = 1,707.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245.76x = 4,872.96 × 1,707.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245.76x = 8,322,236.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,322,236.01/3,245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.03

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