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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.63, 4,510.73 and 1,776.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.63, 4,510.73 and 1,776.54 is: 2,451.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.63 : 4,510.73 = 1,776.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.63/4,510.73 = 1,776.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.63x = 4,510.73 × 1,776.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.63x = 8,013,478.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,013,478.26/3,268.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.64

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