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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.35, 4,489.60 and 1,761.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.35, 4,489.60 and 1,761.23 is: 2,430.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.35 : 4,489.60 = 1,761.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.35/4,489.60 = 1,761.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.35x = 4,489.60 × 1,761.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.35x = 7,907,228.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,907,228.33/3,253.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.49

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