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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.62, 4,492.73 and 1,763.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.62, 4,492.73 and 1,763.54 is: 2,433.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.62 : 4,492.73 = 1,763.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.62/4,492.73 = 1,763.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.62x = 4,492.73 × 1,763.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.62x = 7,923,086.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,923,086.60/3,255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.67

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