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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.33, 4,503.41 and 1,771.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.33, 4,503.41 and 1,771.25 is: 2,444.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.33 : 4,503.41 = 1,771.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.33/4,503.41 = 1,771.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.33x = 4,503.41 × 1,771.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.33x = 7,976,665.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,976,665.56/3,263.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.33

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