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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.93, 4,519.50 and 1,782.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.93, 4,519.50 and 1,782.96 is: 2,460.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.93 : 4,519.50 = 1,782.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.93/4,519.50 = 1,782.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.93x = 4,519.50 × 1,782.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.93x = 8,058,089.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,058,089.51/3,274.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.54

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