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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.11, 4,490.66 and 1,762.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.11, 4,490.66 and 1,762.03 is: 2,431.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.11 : 4,490.66 = 1,762.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.11/4,490.66 = 1,762.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.11x = 4,490.66 × 1,762.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.11x = 7,912,670.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,912,670.82/3,254.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.59

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