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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.80, 4,506.76 and 1,773.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.80, 4,506.76 and 1,773.72 is: 2,447.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.80 : 4,506.76 = 1,773.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.80/4,506.76 = 1,773.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.80x = 4,506.76 × 1,773.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.80x = 7,993,730.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,993,730.35/3,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.71

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