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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.58, 4,492.68 and 1,763.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.58, 4,492.68 and 1,763.50 is: 2,433.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.58 : 4,492.68 = 1,763.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.58/4,492.68 = 1,763.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.58x = 4,492.68 × 1,763.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.58x = 7,922,841.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,922,841.18/3,255.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.62

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