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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.24, 4,489.46 and 1,761.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.24, 4,489.46 and 1,761.18 is: 2,430.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.24 : 4,489.46 = 1,761.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.24/4,489.46 = 1,761.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.24x = 4,489.46 × 1,761.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.24x = 7,906,738.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,906,738.36/3,253.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.42

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