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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.47, 4,485.64 and 1,758.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.47, 4,485.64 and 1,758.39 is: 2,426.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.47 : 4,485.64 = 1,758.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.47/4,485.64 = 1,758.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.47x = 4,485.64 × 1,758.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.47x = 7,887,504.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,887,504.52/3,250.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,426.57

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