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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.95, 4,523.58 and 1,785.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.95, 4,523.58 and 1,785.87 is: 2,464.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.95 : 4,523.58 = 1,785.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.95/4,523.58 = 1,785.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.95x = 4,523.58 × 1,785.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.95x = 8,078,525.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,078,525.81/3,277.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.51

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