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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.36, 4,502.02 and 1,770.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.36, 4,502.02 and 1,770.27 is: 2,442.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.36 : 4,502.02 = 1,770.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.36/4,502.02 = 1,770.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.36x = 4,502.02 × 1,770.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.36x = 7,969,768.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,969,768.44/3,262.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.95

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