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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.55, 4,513.33 and 1,778.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.55, 4,513.33 and 1,778.45 is: 2,454.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.55 : 4,513.33 = 1,778.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.55/4,513.33 = 1,778.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.55x = 4,513.33 × 1,778.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.55x = 8,026,722.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,026,722.85/3,270.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.25

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