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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.97, 4,511.26 and 1,776.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.97, 4,511.26 and 1,776.97 is: 2,452.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.97 : 4,511.26 = 1,776.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.97/4,511.26 = 1,776.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.97x = 4,511.26 × 1,776.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.97x = 8,016,381.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,016,381.54/3,268.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.26

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