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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.48, 4,489.80 and 1,761.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.48, 4,489.80 and 1,761.40 is: 2,430.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.48 : 4,489.80 = 1,761.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.48/4,489.80 = 1,761.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.48x = 4,489.80 × 1,761.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.48x = 7,908,324.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,908,324.91/3,253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.73

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