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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.67, 4,492.81 and 1,763.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.67, 4,492.81 and 1,763.59 is: 2,433.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.67 : 4,492.81 = 1,763.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.67/4,492.81 = 1,763.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.67x = 4,492.81 × 1,763.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.67x = 7,923,474.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,923,474.79/3,255.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.75

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