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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.41, 4,506.25 and 1,773.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.41, 4,506.25 and 1,773.32 is: 2,447.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.41 : 4,506.25 = 1,773.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.41/4,506.25 = 1,773.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.41x = 4,506.25 × 1,773.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.41x = 7,991,023.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,991,023.25/3,265.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.17

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