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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,240.53, 4,858.70 and 1,779.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,240.53, 4,858.70 and 1,779.29 is: 2,667.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,240.53 : 4,858.70 = 1,779.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,240.53/4,858.70 = 1,779.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,240.53x = 4,858.70 × 1,779.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,240.53x = 8,645,003.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,645,003.13/3,240.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,667.78

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