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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.45, 4,981.62 and 1,762.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.45, 4,981.62 and 1,762.47 is: 2,641.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.45 : 4,981.62 = 1,762.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.45/4,981.62 = 1,762.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.45x = 4,981.62 × 1,762.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.45x = 8,779,955.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,779,955.80/3,323.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,641.82

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