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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.77, 4,506.68 and 1,773.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.77, 4,506.68 and 1,773.64 is: 2,447.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.77 : 4,506.68 = 1,773.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.77/4,506.68 = 1,773.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.77x = 4,506.68 × 1,773.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.77x = 7,993,228.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,993,228.01/3,265.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.58

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