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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.37, 4,513.11 and 1,778.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.37, 4,513.11 and 1,778.28 is: 2,454.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.37 : 4,513.11 = 1,778.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.37/4,513.11 = 1,778.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.37x = 4,513.11 × 1,778.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.37x = 8,025,573.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,025,573.25/3,270.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.03

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