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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.11, 4,519.67 and 1,783.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.11, 4,519.67 and 1,783.03 is: 2,460.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.11 : 4,519.67 = 1,783.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.11/4,519.67 = 1,783.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.11x = 4,519.67 × 1,783.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.11x = 8,058,695.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,058,695.46/3,275.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.59

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