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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.35, 4,522.70 and 1,785.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.35, 4,522.70 and 1,785.23 is: 2,463.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.35 : 4,522.70 = 1,785.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.35/4,522.70 = 1,785.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.35x = 4,522.70 × 1,785.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.35x = 8,074,058.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,074,058.53/3,277.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.59

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