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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.77, 4,508.08 and 1,774.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.77, 4,508.08 and 1,774.67 is: 2,449.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.77 : 4,508.08 = 1,774.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.77/4,508.08 = 1,774.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.77x = 4,508.08 × 1,774.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.77x = 8,000,354.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,000,354.33/3,266.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.01

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