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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.12, 4,519.74 and 1,783.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.12, 4,519.74 and 1,783.13 is: 2,460.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.12 : 4,519.74 = 1,783.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.12/4,519.74 = 1,783.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.12x = 4,519.74 × 1,783.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.12x = 8,059,261.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,059,261.39/3,275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.76

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