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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.08, 4,888.82 and 1,781.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.08, 4,888.82 and 1,781.95 is: 2,670.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.08 : 4,888.82 = 1,781.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.08/4,888.82 = 1,781.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.08x = 4,888.82 × 1,781.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.08x = 8,711,632.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,711,632.80/3,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,670.58

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