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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.93, 4,516.72 and 1,780.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.93, 4,516.72 and 1,780.93 is: 2,457.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.93 : 4,516.72 = 1,780.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.93/4,516.72 = 1,780.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.93x = 4,516.72 × 1,780.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.93x = 8,043,962.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,043,962.15/3,272.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,457.73

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