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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.34, 4,522.59 and 1,785.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.34, 4,522.59 and 1,785.27 is: 2,463.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.34 : 4,522.59 = 1,785.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.34/4,522.59 = 1,785.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.34x = 4,522.59 × 1,785.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.34x = 8,074,044.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,074,044.25/3,277.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.60

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