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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.05, 4,487.84 and 1,759.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.05, 4,487.84 and 1,759.97 is: 2,428.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.05 : 4,487.84 = 1,759.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.05/4,487.84 = 1,759.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.05x = 4,487.84 × 1,759.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.05x = 7,898,434.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,898,434.73/3,252.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,428.75

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