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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.15, 4,895.82 and 1,702.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.15, 4,895.82 and 1,702.60 is: 2,555.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.15 : 4,895.82 = 1,702.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.15/4,895.82 = 1,702.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.15x = 4,895.82 × 1,702.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.15x = 8,335,610.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,335,610.89/3,262.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.25

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