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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.55, 4,502.32 and 1,770.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.55, 4,502.32 and 1,770.49 is: 2,443.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.55 : 4,502.32 = 1,770.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.55/4,502.32 = 1,770.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.55x = 4,502.32 × 1,770.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.55x = 7,971,312.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,971,312.54/3,262.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.28

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