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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,249.54, 4,484.35 and 1,757.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,249.54, 4,484.35 and 1,757.46 is: 2,425.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,249.54 : 4,484.35 = 1,757.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,249.54/4,484.35 = 1,757.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,249.54x = 4,484.35 × 1,757.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,249.54x = 7,881,065.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,881,065.75/3,249.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,425.29

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