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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.92, 4,506.94 and 1,773.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.92, 4,506.94 and 1,773.82 is: 2,447.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.92 : 4,506.94 = 1,773.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.92/4,506.94 = 1,773.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.92x = 4,506.94 × 1,773.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.92x = 7,994,500.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,994,500.31/3,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.86

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