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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,276.65, 4,521.63 and 1,784.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,276.65, 4,521.63 and 1,784.48 is: 2,462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,276.65 : 4,521.63 = 1,784.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,276.65/4,521.63 = 1,784.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,276.65x = 4,521.63 × 1,784.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,276.65x = 8,068,762.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,068,762.76/3,276.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462.50

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