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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.59, 4,503.63 and 1,771.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.59, 4,503.63 and 1,771.46 is: 2,444.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.59 : 4,503.63 = 1,771.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.59/4,503.63 = 1,771.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.59x = 4,503.63 × 1,771.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.59x = 7,978,000.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,978,000.40/3,263.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.55

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