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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.43, 4,511.72 and 1,777.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.43, 4,511.72 and 1,777.31 is: 2,452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.43 : 4,511.72 = 1,777.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.43/4,511.72 = 1,777.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.43x = 4,511.72 × 1,777.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.43x = 8,018,693.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,018,693.63/3,269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.63

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