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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.25, 4,926.33 and 1,722.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.25, 4,926.33 and 1,722.89 is: 2,585.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.25 : 4,926.33 = 1,722.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.25/4,926.33 = 1,722.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.25x = 4,926.33 × 1,722.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.25x = 8,487,500.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,487,500.06/3,283.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.09

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