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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.22, 4,504.58 and 1,772.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.22, 4,504.58 and 1,772.14 is: 2,445.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.22 : 4,504.58 = 1,772.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.22/4,504.58 = 1,772.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.22x = 4,504.58 × 1,772.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.22x = 7,982,746.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,982,746.40/3,264.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.53

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