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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.49, 4,489.77 and 1,761.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.49, 4,489.77 and 1,761.37 is: 2,430.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.49 : 4,489.77 = 1,761.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.49/4,489.77 = 1,761.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.49x = 4,489.77 × 1,761.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.49x = 7,908,146.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,908,146.18/3,253.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.67

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