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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.49, 4,523.04 and 1,785.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.49, 4,523.04 and 1,785.44 is: 2,463.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.49 : 4,523.04 = 1,785.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.49/4,523.04 = 1,785.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.49x = 4,523.04 × 1,785.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.49x = 8,075,627.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,075,627.85/3,277.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.97

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