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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.66, 4,502.34 and 1,770.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.66, 4,502.34 and 1,770.52 is: 2,443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.66 : 4,502.34 = 1,770.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.66/4,502.34 = 1,770.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.66x = 4,502.34 × 1,770.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.66x = 7,971,474.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,971,474.16/3,262.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.25

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