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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.22, 4,489.44 and 1,761.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.22, 4,489.44 and 1,761.13 is: 2,430.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.22 : 4,489.44 = 1,761.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.22/4,489.44 = 1,761.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.22x = 4,489.44 × 1,761.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.22x = 7,906,499.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,906,499.85/3,253.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.36

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