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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.36, 4,524.16 and 1,786.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.36, 4,524.16 and 1,786.32 is: 2,465.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.36 : 4,524.16 = 1,786.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.36/4,524.16 = 1,786.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.36x = 4,524.16 × 1,786.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.36x = 8,081,597.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,081,597.49/3,278.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.13

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