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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.43, 4,492.48 and 1,763.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.43, 4,492.48 and 1,763.36 is: 2,433.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.43 : 4,492.48 = 1,763.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.43/4,492.48 = 1,763.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.43x = 4,492.48 × 1,763.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.43x = 7,921,859.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,921,859.53/3,255.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.43

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