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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.69, 4,513.62 and 1,778.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.69, 4,513.62 and 1,778.67 is: 2,454.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.69 : 4,513.62 = 1,778.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.69/4,513.62 = 1,778.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.69x = 4,513.62 × 1,778.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.69x = 8,028,240.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,028,240.49/3,270.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.60

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