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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.59, 4,502.25 and 1,770.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.59, 4,502.25 and 1,770.46 is: 2,443.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.59 : 4,502.25 = 1,770.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.59/4,502.25 = 1,770.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.59x = 4,502.25 × 1,770.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.59x = 7,971,042.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,971,042.28/3,262.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.16

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