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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.91, 4,517.99 and 1,781.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.91, 4,517.99 and 1,781.83 is: 2,458.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.91 : 4,517.99 = 1,781.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.91/4,517.99 = 1,781.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.91x = 4,517.99 × 1,781.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.91x = 8,050,288.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,050,288.49/3,273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,458.92

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