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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.32, 4,513.14 and 1,778.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.32, 4,513.14 and 1,778.30 is: 2,454.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.32 : 4,513.14 = 1,778.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.32/4,513.14 = 1,778.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.32x = 4,513.14 × 1,778.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.32x = 8,025,716.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,025,716.86/3,270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.11

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