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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.16, 4,507.34 and 1,774.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.16, 4,507.34 and 1,774.14 is: 2,448.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.16 : 4,507.34 = 1,774.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.16/4,507.34 = 1,774.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.16x = 4,507.34 × 1,774.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.16x = 7,996,643.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,996,643.32/3,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.33

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