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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.18, 4,492.08 and 1,763.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.18, 4,492.08 and 1,763.04 is: 2,432.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.18 : 4,492.08 = 1,763.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.18/4,492.08 = 1,763.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.18x = 4,492.08 × 1,763.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.18x = 7,919,716.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,919,716.72/3,255.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.96

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