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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.58, 4,506.50 and 1,773.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.58, 4,506.50 and 1,773.48 is: 2,447.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.58 : 4,506.50 = 1,773.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.58/4,506.50 = 1,773.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.58x = 4,506.50 × 1,773.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.58x = 7,992,187.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,992,187.62/3,265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.40

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