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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.40, 4,503.51 and 1,771.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.40, 4,503.51 and 1,771.35 is: 2,444.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.40 : 4,503.51 = 1,771.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.40/4,503.51 = 1,771.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.40x = 4,503.51 × 1,771.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.40x = 7,977,292.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,977,292.44/3,263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.47

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