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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.94, 4,502.80 and 1,770.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.94, 4,502.80 and 1,770.84 is: 2,443.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.94 : 4,502.80 = 1,770.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.94/4,502.80 = 1,770.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.94x = 4,502.80 × 1,770.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.94x = 7,973,749.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,973,749.39/3,262.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.73

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