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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.35, 4,504.79 and 1,772.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.35, 4,504.79 and 1,772.26 is: 2,445.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.35 : 4,504.79 = 1,772.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.35/4,504.79 = 1,772.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.35x = 4,504.79 × 1,772.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.35x = 7,983,627.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,983,627.74/3,264.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.70

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