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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.71, 4,492.93 and 1,763.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.71, 4,492.93 and 1,763.69 is: 2,433.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.71 : 4,492.93 = 1,763.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.71/4,492.93 = 1,763.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.71x = 4,492.93 × 1,763.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.71x = 7,924,135.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,924,135.71/3,255.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.92

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