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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.43, 4,514.51 and 1,779.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.43, 4,514.51 and 1,779.34 is: 2,455.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.43 : 4,514.51 = 1,779.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.43/4,514.51 = 1,779.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.43x = 4,514.51 × 1,779.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.43x = 8,032,825.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,032,825.65/3,271.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.45

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