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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.75, 4,502.56 and 1,770.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.75, 4,502.56 and 1,770.72 is: 2,443.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.75 : 4,502.56 = 1,770.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.75/4,502.56 = 1,770.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.75x = 4,502.56 × 1,770.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.75x = 7,972,773.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,972,773.04/3,262.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.57

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