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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.78, 4,516.52 and 1,780.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.78, 4,516.52 and 1,780.78 is: 2,457.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.78 : 4,516.52 = 1,780.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.78/4,516.52 = 1,780.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.78x = 4,516.52 × 1,780.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.78x = 8,042,928.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,042,928.49/3,272.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,457.52

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