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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.48, 4,510.48 and 1,776.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.48, 4,510.48 and 1,776.36 is: 2,451.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.48 : 4,510.48 = 1,776.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.48/4,510.48 = 1,776.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.48x = 4,510.48 × 1,776.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.48x = 8,012,236.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,012,236.25/3,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.36

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