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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,249.66, 4,484.52 and 1,757.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,249.66, 4,484.52 and 1,757.58 is: 2,425.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,249.66 : 4,484.52 = 1,757.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,249.66/4,484.52 = 1,757.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,249.66x = 4,484.52 × 1,757.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,249.66x = 7,881,871.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,881,871.45/3,249.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,425.44

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