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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.08, 4,507.23 and 1,774.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.08, 4,507.23 and 1,774.01 is: 2,448.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.08 : 4,507.23 = 1,774.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.08/4,507.23 = 1,774.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.08x = 4,507.23 × 1,774.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.08x = 7,995,871.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,995,871.09/3,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.16

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