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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.63, 4,520.36 and 1,783.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.63, 4,520.36 and 1,783.55 is: 2,461.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.63 : 4,520.36 = 1,783.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.63/4,520.36 = 1,783.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.63x = 4,520.36 × 1,783.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.63x = 8,062,290.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,062,290.46/3,275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.30

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