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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.63, 4,503.69 and 1,771.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.63, 4,503.69 and 1,771.52 is: 2,444.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.63 : 4,503.69 = 1,771.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.63/4,503.69 = 1,771.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.63x = 4,503.69 × 1,771.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.63x = 7,978,368.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,978,368.72/3,263.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.63

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