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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.91, 4,891.52 and 1,779.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.91, 4,891.52 and 1,779.32 is: 2,666.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.91 : 4,891.52 = 1,779.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.91/4,891.52 = 1,779.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.91x = 4,891.52 × 1,779.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.91x = 8,703,579.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,703,579.37/3,263.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,666.61

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