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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.63, 4,487.24 and 1,759.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.63, 4,487.24 and 1,759.54 is: 2,428.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.63 : 4,487.24 = 1,759.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.63/4,487.24 = 1,759.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.63x = 4,487.24 × 1,759.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.63x = 7,895,478.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,895,478.27/3,251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,428.16

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