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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.44, 4,522.82 and 1,785.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.44, 4,522.82 and 1,785.38 is: 2,463.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.44 : 4,522.82 = 1,785.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.44/4,522.82 = 1,785.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.44x = 4,522.82 × 1,785.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.44x = 8,074,920.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,074,920.83/3,277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.79

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