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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.46, 4,884.91 and 1,775.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.46, 4,884.91 and 1,775.75 is: 2,664.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.46 : 4,884.91 = 1,775.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.46/4,884.91 = 1,775.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.46x = 4,884.91 × 1,775.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.46x = 8,674,378.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,674,378.93/3,255.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,664.56

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