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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.27, 4,512.95 and 1,778.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.27, 4,512.95 and 1,778.20 is: 2,453.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.27 : 4,512.95 = 1,778.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.27/4,512.95 = 1,778.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.27x = 4,512.95 × 1,778.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.27x = 8,024,935.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,024,935.82/3,270.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.90

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