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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.33, 4,869.26 and 1,685.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.33, 4,869.26 and 1,685.76 is: 2,527.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.33 : 4,869.26 = 1,685.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.33/4,869.26 = 1,685.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.33x = 4,869.26 × 1,685.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.33x = 8,208,403.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,208,403.74/3,247.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.74

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