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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.27, 4,507.54 and 1,774.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.27, 4,507.54 and 1,774.28 is: 2,448.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.27 : 4,507.54 = 1,774.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.27/4,507.54 = 1,774.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.27x = 4,507.54 × 1,774.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.27x = 7,997,615.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,997,615.53/3,266.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.55

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