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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.86, 4,910.73 and 1,733.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.86, 4,910.73 and 1,733.50 is: 2,601.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.86 : 4,910.73 = 1,733.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.86/4,910.73 = 1,733.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.86x = 4,910.73 × 1,733.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.86x = 8,512,750.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,512,750.46/3,272.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,601.01

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