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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.06, 4,511.34 and 1,776.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.06, 4,511.34 and 1,776.99 is: 2,452.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.06 : 4,511.34 = 1,776.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.06/4,511.34 = 1,776.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.06x = 4,511.34 × 1,776.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.06x = 8,016,606.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,016,606.07/3,269.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.27

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