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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.58, 4,509.30 and 1,775.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.58, 4,509.30 and 1,775.52 is: 2,450.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.58 : 4,509.30 = 1,775.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.58/4,509.30 = 1,775.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.58x = 4,509.30 × 1,775.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.58x = 8,006,352.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,006,352.34/3,267.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.24

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