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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.73, 4,490.14 and 1,761.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.73, 4,490.14 and 1,761.65 is: 2,431.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.73 : 4,490.14 = 1,761.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.73/4,490.14 = 1,761.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.73x = 4,490.14 × 1,761.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.73x = 7,910,061.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,910,061.95/3,253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.08

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