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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.84, 4,883.34 and 1,780.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.84, 4,883.34 and 1,780.12 is: 2,664.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.84 : 4,883.34 = 1,780.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.84/4,883.34 = 1,780.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.84x = 4,883.34 × 1,780.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.84x = 8,692,931.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,692,931.20/3,262.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,664.22

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