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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.42, 4,502.08 and 1,770.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.42, 4,502.08 and 1,770.31 is: 2,443.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.42 : 4,502.08 = 1,770.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.42/4,502.08 = 1,770.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.42x = 4,502.08 × 1,770.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.42x = 7,970,077.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,970,077.24/3,262.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.00

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