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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.77, 4,510.92 and 1,776.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.77, 4,510.92 and 1,776.68 is: 2,451.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.77 : 4,510.92 = 1,776.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.77/4,510.92 = 1,776.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.77x = 4,510.92 × 1,776.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.77x = 8,014,477.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,014,477.06/3,268.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.84

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