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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.92, 4,502.76 and 1,770.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.92, 4,502.76 and 1,770.81 is: 2,443.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.92 : 4,502.76 = 1,770.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.92/4,502.76 = 1,770.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.92x = 4,502.76 × 1,770.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.92x = 7,973,532.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,973,532.44/3,262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.68

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