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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.13, 4,509.92 and 1,776.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.13, 4,509.92 and 1,776.02 is: 2,450.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.13 : 4,509.92 = 1,776.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.13/4,509.92 = 1,776.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.13x = 4,509.92 × 1,776.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.13x = 8,009,676.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,009,676.69/3,268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.85

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