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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.97, 4,524.93 and 1,786.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.97, 4,524.93 and 1,786.86 is: 2,465.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.97 : 4,524.93 = 1,786.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.97/4,524.93 = 1,786.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.97x = 4,524.93 × 1,786.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.97x = 8,085,416.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,085,416.42/3,278.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.84

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