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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.94, 4,513.78 and 1,778.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.94, 4,513.78 and 1,778.82 is: 2,454.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.94 : 4,513.78 = 1,778.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.94/4,513.78 = 1,778.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.94x = 4,513.78 × 1,778.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.94x = 8,029,202.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,029,202.14/3,270.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.71

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