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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.08, 4,855.53 and 1,761.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.08, 4,855.53 and 1,761.06 is: 2,635.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.08 : 4,855.53 = 1,761.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.08/4,855.53 = 1,761.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.08x = 4,855.53 × 1,761.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.08x = 8,550,879.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,550,879.66/3,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,635.84

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