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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.70, 4,490.12 and 1,761.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.70, 4,490.12 and 1,761.62 is: 2,431.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.70 : 4,490.12 = 1,761.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.70/4,490.12 = 1,761.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.70x = 4,490.12 × 1,761.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.70x = 7,909,857.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,909,857.24/3,253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.03

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