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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.37, 4,510.34 and 1,776.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.37, 4,510.34 and 1,776.28 is: 2,451.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.37 : 4,510.34 = 1,776.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.37/4,510.34 = 1,776.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.37x = 4,510.34 × 1,776.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.37x = 8,011,604.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,011,604.18/3,268.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.25

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