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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.51, 4,520.29 and 1,783.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.51, 4,520.29 and 1,783.49 is: 2,461.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.51 : 4,520.29 = 1,783.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.51/4,520.29 = 1,783.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.51x = 4,520.29 × 1,783.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.51x = 8,061,892.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,061,892.01/3,275.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.26

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