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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,276.35, 4,521.42 and 1,784.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,276.35, 4,521.42 and 1,784.33 is: 2,462.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,276.35 : 4,521.42 = 1,784.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,276.35/4,521.42 = 1,784.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,276.35x = 4,521.42 × 1,784.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,276.35x = 8,067,699.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,067,699.70/3,276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462.41

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