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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.27, 4,516.97 and 1,781.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.27, 4,516.97 and 1,781.19 is: 2,457.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.27 : 4,516.97 = 1,781.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.27/4,516.97 = 1,781.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.27x = 4,516.97 × 1,781.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.27x = 8,045,569.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,045,569.31/3,273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,457.96

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