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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,276.63, 4,521.73 and 1,784.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,276.63, 4,521.73 and 1,784.55 is: 2,462.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,276.63 : 4,521.73 = 1,784.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,276.63/4,521.73 = 1,784.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,276.63x = 4,521.73 × 1,784.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,276.63x = 8,069,253.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,069,253.27/3,276.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462.67

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