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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.85, 4,523.40 and 1,785.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.85, 4,523.40 and 1,785.76 is: 2,464.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.85 : 4,523.40 = 1,785.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.85/4,523.40 = 1,785.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.85x = 4,523.40 × 1,785.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.85x = 8,077,695.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,077,695.48/3,277.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.33

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