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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.53, 4,502.26 and 1,770.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.53, 4,502.26 and 1,770.45 is: 2,443.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.53 : 4,502.26 = 1,770.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.53/4,502.26 = 1,770.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.53x = 4,502.26 × 1,770.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.53x = 7,971,026.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,971,026.22/3,262.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.20

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