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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.63, 4,510.70 and 1,776.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.63, 4,510.70 and 1,776.55 is: 2,451.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.63 : 4,510.70 = 1,776.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.63/4,510.70 = 1,776.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.63x = 4,510.70 × 1,776.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.63x = 8,013,463.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,013,463.93/3,268.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.63

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