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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.74, 4,502.50 and 1,770.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.74, 4,502.50 and 1,770.63 is: 2,443.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.74 : 4,502.50 = 1,770.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.74/4,502.50 = 1,770.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.74x = 4,502.50 × 1,770.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.74x = 7,972,261.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,972,261.58/3,262.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.43

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