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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.08, 4,911.50 and 1,773.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.08, 4,911.50 and 1,773.78 is: 2,660.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.08 : 4,911.50 = 1,773.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.08/4,911.50 = 1,773.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.08x = 4,911.50 × 1,773.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.08x = 8,711,920.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,711,920.47/3,275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.06

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