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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.64, 4,506.66 and 1,773.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.64, 4,506.66 and 1,773.55 is: 2,447.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.64 : 4,506.66 = 1,773.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.64/4,506.66 = 1,773.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.64x = 4,506.66 × 1,773.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.64x = 7,992,786.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,992,786.84/3,265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.54

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