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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.68, 4,488.69 and 1,760.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.68, 4,488.69 and 1,760.59 is: 2,429.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.68 : 4,488.69 = 1,760.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.68/4,488.69 = 1,760.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.68x = 4,488.69 × 1,760.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.68x = 7,902,741.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,902,741.74/3,252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,429.61

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