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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.85, 4,506.80 and 1,773.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.85, 4,506.80 and 1,773.75 is: 2,447.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.85 : 4,506.80 = 1,773.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.85/4,506.80 = 1,773.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.85x = 4,506.80 × 1,773.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.85x = 7,993,936.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,993,936.50/3,265.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.74

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