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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272, 4,515.40 and 1,779.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272, 4,515.40 and 1,779.92 is: 2,456.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272 : 4,515.40 = 1,779.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272/4,515.40 = 1,779.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272x = 4,515.40 × 1,779.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272x = 8,037,041.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,037,041.87/3,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,456.31

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