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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.21, 4,505.96 and 1,773.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.21, 4,505.96 and 1,773.12 is: 2,446.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.21 : 4,505.96 = 1,773.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.21/4,505.96 = 1,773.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.21x = 4,505.96 × 1,773.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.21x = 7,989,629.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,989,629.13/3,265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.90

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