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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.16, 4,512.84 and 1,778.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.16, 4,512.84 and 1,778.08 is: 2,453.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.16 : 4,512.84 = 1,778.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.16/4,512.84 = 1,778.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.16x = 4,512.84 × 1,778.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.16x = 8,024,190.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,024,190.55/3,270.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.76

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