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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.51, 4,524.18 and 1,786.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.51, 4,524.18 and 1,786.41 is: 2,465.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.51 : 4,524.18 = 1,786.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.51/4,524.18 = 1,786.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.51x = 4,524.18 × 1,786.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.51x = 8,082,040.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,082,040.39/3,278.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.16

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