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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.46, 4,486.99 and 1,759.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.46, 4,486.99 and 1,759.36 is: 2,427.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.46 : 4,486.99 = 1,759.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.46/4,486.99 = 1,759.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.46x = 4,486.99 × 1,759.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.46x = 7,894,230.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,894,230.73/3,251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.90

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