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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.53, 4,510.62 and 1,776.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.53, 4,510.62 and 1,776.48 is: 2,451.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.53 : 4,510.62 = 1,776.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.53/4,510.62 = 1,776.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.53x = 4,510.62 × 1,776.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.53x = 8,013,026.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,013,026.22/3,268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.57

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