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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.20, 4,898.34 and 1,783.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.20, 4,898.34 and 1,783.72 is: 2,675.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.20 : 4,898.34 = 1,783.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.20/4,898.34 = 1,783.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.20x = 4,898.34 × 1,783.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.20x = 8,737,267.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,737,267.02/3,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.06

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