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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.49, 4,522.89 and 1,785.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.49, 4,522.89 and 1,785.39 is: 2,463.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.49 : 4,522.89 = 1,785.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.49/4,522.89 = 1,785.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.49x = 4,522.89 × 1,785.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.49x = 8,075,122.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,075,122.58/3,277.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.82

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