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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.11, 4,504.55 and 1,772.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.11, 4,504.55 and 1,772.02 is: 2,445.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.11 : 4,504.55 = 1,772.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.11/4,504.55 = 1,772.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.11x = 4,504.55 × 1,772.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.11x = 7,982,132.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,982,132.57/3,264.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.43

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