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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.22, 4,518.52 and 1,782.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.22, 4,518.52 and 1,782.23 is: 2,459.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.22 : 4,518.52 = 1,782.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.22/4,518.52 = 1,782.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.22x = 4,518.52 × 1,782.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.22x = 8,053,053.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,053,053.20/3,274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.53

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