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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.14, 4,866.66 and 1,783.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.14, 4,866.66 and 1,783.74 is: 2,673.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.14 : 4,866.66 = 1,783.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.14/4,866.66 = 1,783.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.14x = 4,866.66 × 1,783.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.14x = 8,680,856.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,680,856.11/3,247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.39

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