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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.18, 4,904.93 and 1,711.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.18, 4,904.93 and 1,711.37 is: 2,565.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.18 : 4,904.93 = 1,711.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.18/4,904.93 = 1,711.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.18x = 4,904.93 × 1,711.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.18x = 8,394,125.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,394,125.53/3,272.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.30

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