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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.71, 4,488.71 and 1,760.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.71, 4,488.71 and 1,760.61 is: 2,429.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.71 : 4,488.71 = 1,760.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.71/4,488.71 = 1,760.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.71x = 4,488.71 × 1,760.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.71x = 7,902,858.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,902,858.91/3,252.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,429.63

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