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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.66, 4,513.56 and 1,778.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.66, 4,513.56 and 1,778.58 is: 2,454.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.66 : 4,513.56 = 1,778.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.66/4,513.56 = 1,778.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.66x = 4,513.56 × 1,778.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.66x = 8,027,727.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,027,727.54/3,270.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.47

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