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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,497.83, 4,826.44 and 2,173.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,497.83, 4,826.44 and 2,173.33 is: 2,998.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,497.83 : 4,826.44 = 2,173.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,497.83/4,826.44 = 2,173.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,497.83x = 4,826.44 × 2,173.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,497.83x = 10,489,443.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,489,443.37/3,497.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,998.84

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