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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.03, 4,502.86 and 1,770.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.03, 4,502.86 and 1,770.90 is: 2,443.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.03 : 4,502.86 = 1,770.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.03/4,502.86 = 1,770.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.03x = 4,502.86 × 1,770.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.03x = 7,974,083.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,974,083.41/3,263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.77

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