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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.08, 4,508.57 and 1,775

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.08, 4,508.57 and 1,775 is: 2,449.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.08 : 4,508.57 = 1,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.08/4,508.57 = 1,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.08x = 4,508.57 × 1,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.08x = 8,002,711.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,002,711.75/3,267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.50

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