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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.50, 4,525.53 and 1,782.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.50, 4,525.53 and 1,782.76 is: 2,676.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.50 : 4,525.53 = 1,782.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.50/4,525.53 = 1,782.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.50x = 4,525.53 × 1,782.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.50x = 8,067,933.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,067,933.86/3,014.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.38

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