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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.74, 4,505.39 and 1,772.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.74, 4,505.39 and 1,772.69 is: 2,446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.74 : 4,505.39 = 1,772.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.74/4,505.39 = 1,772.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.74x = 4,505.39 × 1,772.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.74x = 7,986,635.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,986,635.06/3,264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.33

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