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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.83, 4,511.01 and 1,776.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.83, 4,511.01 and 1,776.75 is: 2,451.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.83 : 4,511.01 = 1,776.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.83/4,511.01 = 1,776.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.83x = 4,511.01 × 1,776.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.83x = 8,014,910.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,014,910.02/3,268.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.92

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