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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.43, 4,489.70 and 1,761.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.43, 4,489.70 and 1,761.32 is: 2,430.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.43 : 4,489.70 = 1,761.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.43/4,489.70 = 1,761.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.43x = 4,489.70 × 1,761.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.43x = 7,907,798.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,907,798.40/3,253.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.60

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