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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.49, 4,503.58 and 1,771.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.49, 4,503.58 and 1,771.40 is: 2,444.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.49 : 4,503.58 = 1,771.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.49/4,503.58 = 1,771.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.49x = 4,503.58 × 1,771.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.49x = 7,977,648.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,977,648.44/3,263.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.51

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