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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.85, 4,524.75 and 1,786.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.85, 4,524.75 and 1,786.78 is: 2,465.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.85 : 4,524.75 = 1,786.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.85/4,524.75 = 1,786.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.85x = 4,524.75 × 1,786.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.85x = 8,084,710.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,084,710.18/3,278.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.72

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