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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.26, 4,512.98 and 1,778.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.26, 4,512.98 and 1,778.20 is: 2,453.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.26 : 4,512.98 = 1,778.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.26/4,512.98 = 1,778.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.26x = 4,512.98 × 1,778.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.26x = 8,024,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,024,981.04/3,270.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.93

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