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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.62, 4,527.23 and 1,788.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.62, 4,527.23 and 1,788.55 is: 2,468.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.62 : 4,527.23 = 1,788.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.62/4,527.23 = 1,788.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.62x = 4,527.23 × 1,788.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.62x = 8,097,164.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,097,164.50/3,280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.18

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