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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.29, 4,872.44 and 1,784.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.29, 4,872.44 and 1,784.22 is: 2,676.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.29 : 4,872.44 = 1,784.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.29/4,872.44 = 1,784.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.29x = 4,872.44 × 1,784.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.29x = 8,693,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,693,504.90/3,248.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.33

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