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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.81, 4,892.58 and 1,704.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.81, 4,892.58 and 1,704.39 is: 2,551.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.81 : 4,892.58 = 1,704.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.81/4,892.58 = 1,704.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.81x = 4,892.58 × 1,704.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.81x = 8,338,864.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,338,864.43/3,267.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.82

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