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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.06, 4,509.96 and 1,775.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.06, 4,509.96 and 1,775.98 is: 2,450.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.06 : 4,509.96 = 1,775.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.06/4,509.96 = 1,775.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.06x = 4,509.96 × 1,775.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.06x = 8,009,598.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,009,598.76/3,268.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.87

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