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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.98, 4,504.27 and 1,771.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.98, 4,504.27 and 1,771.88 is: 2,445.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.98 : 4,504.27 = 1,771.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.98/4,504.27 = 1,771.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.98x = 4,504.27 × 1,771.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.98x = 7,981,025.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,981,025.93/3,263.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.19

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