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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.44, 4,524.19 and 1,786.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.44, 4,524.19 and 1,786.38 is: 2,465.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.44 : 4,524.19 = 1,786.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.44/4,524.19 = 1,786.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.44x = 4,524.19 × 1,786.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.44x = 8,081,922.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,081,922.53/3,278.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.17

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