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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.34, 4,492.37 and 1,763.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.34, 4,492.37 and 1,763.26 is: 2,433.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.34 : 4,492.37 = 1,763.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.34/4,492.37 = 1,763.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.34x = 4,492.37 × 1,763.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.34x = 7,921,185.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,921,185.05/3,255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.29

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