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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.67, 4,505.22 and 1,772.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.67, 4,505.22 and 1,772.59 is: 2,446.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.67 : 4,505.22 = 1,772.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.67/4,505.22 = 1,772.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.67x = 4,505.22 × 1,772.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.67x = 7,985,907.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,985,907.92/3,264.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.16

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