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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.21, 4,884.54 and 1,775.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.21, 4,884.54 and 1,775.50 is: 2,664.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.21 : 4,884.54 = 1,775.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.21/4,884.54 = 1,775.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.21x = 4,884.54 × 1,775.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.21x = 8,672,467.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,672,467.47/3,255.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,664.18

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