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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.11, 4,523.73 and 1,786

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.11, 4,523.73 and 1,786 is: 2,464.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.11 : 4,523.73 = 1,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.11/4,523.73 = 1,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.11x = 4,523.73 × 1,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.11x = 8,079,381.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,079,381.78/3,278.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.65

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