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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.43, 4,511.73 and 1,777.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.43, 4,511.73 and 1,777.29 is: 2,452.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.43 : 4,511.73 = 1,777.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.43/4,511.73 = 1,777.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.43x = 4,511.73 × 1,777.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.43x = 8,018,652.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,018,652.61/3,269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.61

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