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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.90, 4,506.97 and 1,773.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.90, 4,506.97 and 1,773.83 is: 2,447.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.90 : 4,506.97 = 1,773.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.90/4,506.97 = 1,773.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.90x = 4,506.97 × 1,773.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.90x = 7,994,582.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,994,582.89/3,265.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.90

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