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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.52, 4,492.62 and 1,763.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.52, 4,492.62 and 1,763.42 is: 2,433.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.52 : 4,492.62 = 1,763.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.52/4,492.62 = 1,763.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.52x = 4,492.62 × 1,763.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.52x = 7,922,375.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,922,375.96/3,255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.52

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