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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.39, 4,506.22 and 1,773.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.39, 4,506.22 and 1,773.31 is: 2,447.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.39 : 4,506.22 = 1,773.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.39/4,506.22 = 1,773.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.39x = 4,506.22 × 1,773.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.39x = 7,990,902.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,990,902.88/3,265.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.15

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