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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.03, 4,519.46 and 1,782.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.03, 4,519.46 and 1,782.92 is: 2,460.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.03 : 4,519.46 = 1,782.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.03/4,519.46 = 1,782.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.03x = 4,519.46 × 1,782.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.03x = 8,057,821.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,057,821.61/3,275.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.38

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