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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.92, 4,520.79 and 1,783.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.92, 4,520.79 and 1,783.85 is: 2,461.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.92 : 4,520.79 = 1,783.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.92/4,520.79 = 1,783.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.92x = 4,520.79 × 1,783.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.92x = 8,064,396.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,064,396.34/3,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.72

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