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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.41, 4,513.21 and 1,778.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.41, 4,513.21 and 1,778.35 is: 2,454.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.41 : 4,513.21 = 1,778.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.41/4,513.21 = 1,778.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.41x = 4,513.21 × 1,778.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.41x = 8,026,067.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,026,067.00/3,270.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.15

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