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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.02, 4,490.56 and 1,761.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.02, 4,490.56 and 1,761.94 is: 2,431.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.02 : 4,490.56 = 1,761.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.02/4,490.56 = 1,761.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.02x = 4,490.56 × 1,761.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.02x = 7,912,097.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,912,097.29/3,254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.48

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