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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.28, 4,501.93 and 1,770.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.28, 4,501.93 and 1,770.19 is: 2,442.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.28 : 4,501.93 = 1,770.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.28/4,501.93 = 1,770.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.28x = 4,501.93 × 1,770.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.28x = 7,969,259.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,969,259.11/3,262.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.85

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