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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.79, 4,483.33 and 1,756.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.79, 4,483.33 and 1,756.71 is: 2,424.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.79 : 4,483.33 = 1,756.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.79/4,483.33 = 1,756.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.79x = 4,483.33 × 1,756.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.79x = 7,875,902.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,875,902.30/3,248.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.25

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