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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.43, 4,943.25 and 1,735.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.43, 4,943.25 and 1,735.45 is: 2,602.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.43 : 4,943.25 = 1,735.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.43/4,943.25 = 1,735.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.43x = 4,943.25 × 1,735.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.43x = 8,578,750.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,578,750.85/3,296.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.44

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