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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.46, 4,503.61 and 1,771.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.46, 4,503.61 and 1,771.39 is: 2,444.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.46 : 4,503.61 = 1,771.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.46/4,503.61 = 1,771.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.46x = 4,503.61 × 1,771.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.46x = 7,977,629.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,977,629.60/3,263.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.53

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