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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.21, 4,519.91 and 1,783.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.21, 4,519.91 and 1,783.06 is: 2,460.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.21 : 4,519.91 = 1,783.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.21/4,519.91 = 1,783.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.21x = 4,519.91 × 1,783.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.21x = 8,059,263.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,059,263.88/3,275.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.68

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