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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.06, 4,522.44 and 1,785.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.06, 4,522.44 and 1,785.02 is: 2,463.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.06 : 4,522.44 = 1,785.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.06/4,522.44 = 1,785.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.06x = 4,522.44 × 1,785.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.06x = 8,072,663.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,072,663.85/3,277.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.39

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