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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.34, 4,519.83 and 1,783.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.34, 4,519.83 and 1,783.27 is: 2,460.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.34 : 4,519.83 = 1,783.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.34/4,519.83 = 1,783.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.34x = 4,519.83 × 1,783.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.34x = 8,060,077.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,060,077.24/3,275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.84

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