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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.53, 4,505.03 and 1,772.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.53, 4,505.03 and 1,772.45 is: 2,445.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.53 : 4,505.03 = 1,772.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.53/4,505.03 = 1,772.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.53x = 4,505.03 × 1,772.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.53x = 7,984,932.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,984,932.58/3,264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.97

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