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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.77, 4,881.38 and 1,792.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.77, 4,881.38 and 1,792.17 is: 2,688.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.77 : 4,881.38 = 1,792.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.77/4,881.38 = 1,792.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.77x = 4,881.38 × 1,792.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.77x = 8,748,253.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,748,253.83/3,253.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.65

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