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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.38, 4,507.56 and 1,774.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.38, 4,507.56 and 1,774.32 is: 2,448.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.38 : 4,507.56 = 1,774.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.38/4,507.56 = 1,774.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.38x = 4,507.56 × 1,774.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.38x = 7,997,834.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,997,834.56/3,266.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.53

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