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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.66, 4,918.93 and 1,721.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.66, 4,918.93 and 1,721.96 is: 2,577.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.66 : 4,918.93 = 1,721.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.66/4,918.93 = 1,721.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.66x = 4,918.93 × 1,721.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.66x = 8,470,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,470,190.25/3,285.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.92

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