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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.38, 4,510.27 and 1,776.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.38, 4,510.27 and 1,776.26 is: 2,451.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.38 : 4,510.27 = 1,776.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.38/4,510.27 = 1,776.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.38x = 4,510.27 × 1,776.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.38x = 8,011,412.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,011,412.19/3,268.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.19

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