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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235, 4,464.30 and 1,763

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235, 4,464.30 and 1,763 is: 2,432.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235 : 4,464.30 = 1,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235/4,464.30 = 1,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235x = 4,464.30 × 1,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235x = 7,870,560.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,870,560.90/3,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.94

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