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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.45, 4,506.19 and 1,773.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.45, 4,506.19 and 1,773.33 is: 2,447.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.45 : 4,506.19 = 1,773.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.45/4,506.19 = 1,773.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.45x = 4,506.19 × 1,773.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.45x = 7,990,961.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,990,961.91/3,265.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.13

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