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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.60, 4,524.57 and 1,786.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.60, 4,524.57 and 1,786.44 is: 2,465.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.60 : 4,524.57 = 1,786.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.60/4,524.57 = 1,786.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.60x = 4,524.57 × 1,786.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.60x = 8,082,872.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,082,872.83/3,278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.35

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