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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.64, 4,492.79 and 1,763.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.64, 4,492.79 and 1,763.57 is: 2,433.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.64 : 4,492.79 = 1,763.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.64/4,492.79 = 1,763.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.64x = 4,492.79 × 1,763.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.64x = 7,923,335.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,923,335.73/3,255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.73

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