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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.62, 4,488.58 and 1,817.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.62, 4,488.58 and 1,817.01 is: 2,507.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.62 : 4,488.58 = 1,817.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.62/4,488.58 = 1,817.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.62x = 4,488.58 × 1,817.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.62x = 8,155,790.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,155,790.20/3,252.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.45

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