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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.82, 4,493.03 and 1,763.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.82, 4,493.03 and 1,763.75 is: 2,433.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.82 : 4,493.03 = 1,763.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.82/4,493.03 = 1,763.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.82x = 4,493.03 × 1,763.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.82x = 7,924,581.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,924,581.66/3,255.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.97

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