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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.81, 4,509.63 and 1,775.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.81, 4,509.63 and 1,775.73 is: 2,450.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.81 : 4,509.63 = 1,775.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.81/4,509.63 = 1,775.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.81x = 4,509.63 × 1,775.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.81x = 8,007,885.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,007,885.28/3,267.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.54

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