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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.70, 4,503.90 and 1,771.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.70, 4,503.90 and 1,771.61 is: 2,444.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.70 : 4,503.90 = 1,771.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.70/4,503.90 = 1,771.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.70x = 4,503.90 × 1,771.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.70x = 7,979,176.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,979,176.40/3,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.83

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