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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.53, 4,908.45 and 1,711.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.53, 4,908.45 and 1,711.90 is: 2,567.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.53 : 4,908.45 = 1,711.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.53/4,908.45 = 1,711.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.53x = 4,908.45 × 1,711.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.53x = 8,402,778.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,402,778.48/3,272.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.67

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