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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,276.22, 4,521.03 and 1,784.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,276.22, 4,521.03 and 1,784.13 is: 2,462.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,276.22 : 4,521.03 = 1,784.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,276.22/4,521.03 = 1,784.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,276.22x = 4,521.03 × 1,784.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,276.22x = 8,066,117.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,066,117.08/3,276.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462.02

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