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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.56, 4,909.86 and 2,456.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.56, 4,909.86 and 2,456.76 is: 3,680.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.56 : 4,909.86 = 2,456.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.56/4,909.86 = 2,456.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.56x = 4,909.86 × 2,456.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.56x = 12,062,347.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,062,347.65/3,277.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.28

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