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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.81, 4,508.25 and 1,774.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.81, 4,508.25 and 1,774.73 is: 2,449.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.81 : 4,508.25 = 1,774.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.81/4,508.25 = 1,774.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.81x = 4,508.25 × 1,774.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.81x = 8,000,903.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,000,903.98/3,266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.15

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