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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.70, 4,510.84 and 1,776.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.70, 4,510.84 and 1,776.62 is: 2,451.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.70 : 4,510.84 = 1,776.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.70/4,510.84 = 1,776.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.70x = 4,510.84 × 1,776.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.70x = 8,014,026.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,014,026.01/3,268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.75

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