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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.57, 4,510.61 and 1,776.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.57, 4,510.61 and 1,776.46 is: 2,451.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.57 : 4,510.61 = 1,776.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.57/4,510.61 = 1,776.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.57x = 4,510.61 × 1,776.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.57x = 8,012,918.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,012,918.24/3,268.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.51

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