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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.33, 4,486.84 and 1,759.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.33, 4,486.84 and 1,759.25 is: 2,427.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.33 : 4,486.84 = 1,759.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.33/4,486.84 = 1,759.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.33x = 4,486.84 × 1,759.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.33x = 7,893,473.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,893,473.27/3,251.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.77

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