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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,276.90, 4,521.98 and 1,784.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,276.90, 4,521.98 and 1,784.73 is: 2,462.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,276.90 : 4,521.98 = 1,784.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,276.90/4,521.98 = 1,784.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,276.90x = 4,521.98 × 1,784.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,276.90x = 8,070,508.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,070,508.90/3,276.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462.85

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