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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.42, 4,513.05 and 1,778.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.42, 4,513.05 and 1,778.31 is: 2,454.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.42 : 4,513.05 = 1,778.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.42/4,513.05 = 1,778.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.42x = 4,513.05 × 1,778.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.42x = 8,025,601.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,025,601.95/3,270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.00

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