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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.68, 4,492.84 and 1,763.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.68, 4,492.84 and 1,763.59 is: 2,433.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.68 : 4,492.84 = 1,763.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.68/4,492.84 = 1,763.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.68x = 4,492.84 × 1,763.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.68x = 7,923,520.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,923,520.87/3,255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.76

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