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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.79, 4,504.14 and 1,771.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.79, 4,504.14 and 1,771.76 is: 2,445.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.79 : 4,504.14 = 1,771.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.79/4,504.14 = 1,771.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.79x = 4,504.14 × 1,771.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.79x = 7,980,255.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,980,255.09/3,263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.09

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