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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.89, 4,505.42 and 1,772.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.89, 4,505.42 and 1,772.77 is: 2,446.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.89 : 4,505.42 = 1,772.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.89/4,505.42 = 1,772.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.89x = 4,505.42 × 1,772.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.89x = 7,987,064.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,987,064.55/3,264.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.35

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