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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.11, 4,522.35 and 1,785

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.11, 4,522.35 and 1,785 is: 2,463.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.11 : 4,522.35 = 1,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.11/4,522.35 = 1,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.11x = 4,522.35 × 1,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.11x = 8,072,394.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,072,394.75/3,277.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.27

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