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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.58, 4,492.69 and 1,763.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.58, 4,492.69 and 1,763.49 is: 2,433.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.58 : 4,492.69 = 1,763.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.58/4,492.69 = 1,763.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.58x = 4,492.69 × 1,763.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.58x = 7,922,826.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,922,826.33/3,255.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.61

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