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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.43, 4,513.12 and 1,778.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.43, 4,513.12 and 1,778.33 is: 2,454.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.43 : 4,513.12 = 1,778.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.43/4,513.12 = 1,778.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.43x = 4,513.12 × 1,778.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.43x = 8,025,810.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,025,810.83/3,270.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.06

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