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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.02, 4,507.15 and 1,773.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.02, 4,507.15 and 1,773.94 is: 2,448.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.02 : 4,507.15 = 1,773.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.02/4,507.15 = 1,773.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.02x = 4,507.15 × 1,773.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.02x = 7,995,413.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,995,413.67/3,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.06

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