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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.33, 4,909.26 and 1,713.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.33, 4,909.26 and 1,713.19 is: 2,570.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.33 : 4,909.26 = 1,713.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.33/4,909.26 = 1,713.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.33x = 4,909.26 × 1,713.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.33x = 8,410,470.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,410,470.59/3,272.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.18

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