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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.20, 4,870.70 and 1,767.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.20, 4,870.70 and 1,767.08 is: 2,645.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.20 : 4,870.70 = 1,767.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.20/4,870.70 = 1,767.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.20x = 4,870.70 × 1,767.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.20x = 8,606,926.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,606,926.52/3,253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.68

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