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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.39, 4,507.62 and 1,774.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.39, 4,507.62 and 1,774.34 is: 2,448.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.39 : 4,507.62 = 1,774.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.39/4,507.62 = 1,774.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.39x = 4,507.62 × 1,774.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.39x = 7,998,038.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,998,038.18/3,266.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.58

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