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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.17, 4,894.82 and 1,702.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.17, 4,894.82 and 1,702.28 is: 2,555.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.17 : 4,894.82 = 1,702.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.17/4,894.82 = 1,702.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.17x = 4,894.82 × 1,702.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.17x = 8,332,321.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,332,321.20/3,261.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.01

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