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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.50, 4,470.52 and 1,767.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.50, 4,470.52 and 1,767.50 is: 2,439.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.50 : 4,470.52 = 1,767.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.50/4,470.52 = 1,767.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.50x = 4,470.52 × 1,767.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.50x = 7,901,644.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,901,644.10/3,239.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.16

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