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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.30, 4,489.57 and 1,761.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.30, 4,489.57 and 1,761.22 is: 2,430.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.30 : 4,489.57 = 1,761.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.30/4,489.57 = 1,761.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.30x = 4,489.57 × 1,761.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.30x = 7,907,121.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,907,121.02/3,253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.49

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