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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,282.83, 4,919.99 and 1,718.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,282.83, 4,919.99 and 1,718.87 is: 2,576.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,282.83 : 4,919.99 = 1,718.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,282.83/4,919.99 = 1,718.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,282.83x = 4,919.99 × 1,718.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,282.83x = 8,456,827.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,456,827.36/3,282.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,576.08

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