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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.92, 4,866.26 and 1,766.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.92, 4,866.26 and 1,766.43 is: 2,644.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.92 : 4,866.26 = 1,766.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.92/4,866.26 = 1,766.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.92x = 4,866.26 × 1,766.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.92x = 8,595,907.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,595,907.65/3,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.15

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