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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.42, 4,503.46 and 1,771.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.42, 4,503.46 and 1,771.31 is: 2,444.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.42 : 4,503.46 = 1,771.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.42/4,503.46 = 1,771.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.42x = 4,503.46 × 1,771.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.42x = 7,977,023.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,977,023.73/3,263.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.38

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