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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.08, 4,504.47 and 1,772.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.08, 4,504.47 and 1,772.01 is: 2,445.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.08 : 4,504.47 = 1,772.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.08/4,504.47 = 1,772.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.08x = 4,504.47 × 1,772.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.08x = 7,981,967.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,981,967.69/3,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.39

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