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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.61, 4,506.56 and 1,773.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.61, 4,506.56 and 1,773.53 is: 2,447.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.61 : 4,506.56 = 1,773.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.61/4,506.56 = 1,773.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.61x = 4,506.56 × 1,773.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.61x = 7,992,519.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,992,519.36/3,265.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.49

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