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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.78, 4,975.56 and 1,673.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.78, 4,975.56 and 1,673.28 is: 2,509.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.78 : 4,975.56 = 1,673.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.78/4,975.56 = 1,673.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.78x = 4,975.56 × 1,673.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.78x = 8,325,505.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,325,505.04/3,317.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.36

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