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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.33, 4,501.96 and 1,770.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.33, 4,501.96 and 1,770.23 is: 2,442.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.33 : 4,501.96 = 1,770.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.33/4,501.96 = 1,770.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.33x = 4,501.96 × 1,770.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.33x = 7,969,508.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,969,508.78/3,262.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.89

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