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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.17, 4,511.43 and 1,777.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.17, 4,511.43 and 1,777.09 is: 2,452.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.17 : 4,511.43 = 1,777.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.17/4,511.43 = 1,777.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.17x = 4,511.43 × 1,777.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.17x = 8,017,194.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,017,194.58/3,269.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.37

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