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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.93, 4,502.76 and 1,770.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.93, 4,502.76 and 1,770.81 is: 2,443.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.93 : 4,502.76 = 1,770.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.93/4,502.76 = 1,770.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.93x = 4,502.76 × 1,770.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.93x = 7,973,532.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,973,532.44/3,262.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.67

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