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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.43, 4,511.79 and 1,777.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.43, 4,511.79 and 1,777.32 is: 2,452.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.43 : 4,511.79 = 1,777.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.43/4,511.79 = 1,777.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.43x = 4,511.79 × 1,777.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.43x = 8,018,894.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,018,894.60/3,269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.69

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