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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.64, 4,514.88 and 1,779.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.64, 4,514.88 and 1,779.56 is: 2,455.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.64 : 4,514.88 = 1,779.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.64/4,514.88 = 1,779.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.64x = 4,514.88 × 1,779.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.64x = 8,034,499.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,034,499.85/3,271.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.80

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