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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.82, 4,509.48 and 1,775.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.82, 4,509.48 and 1,775.71 is: 2,450.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.82 : 4,509.48 = 1,775.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.82/4,509.48 = 1,775.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.82x = 4,509.48 × 1,775.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.82x = 8,007,528.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,007,528.73/3,267.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.42

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