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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,258.87, 4,883.05 and 1,696.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,258.87, 4,883.05 and 1,696.55 is: 2,542.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,258.87 : 4,883.05 = 1,696.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,258.87/4,883.05 = 1,696.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,258.87x = 4,883.05 × 1,696.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,258.87x = 8,284,316.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,284,316.18/3,258.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.09

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