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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.98, 4,483.58 and 1,756.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.98, 4,483.58 and 1,756.89 is: 2,424.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.98 : 4,483.58 = 1,756.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.98/4,483.58 = 1,756.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.98x = 4,483.58 × 1,756.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.98x = 7,877,156.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,877,156.87/3,248.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.50

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