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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.84, 4,493.07 and 1,763.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.84, 4,493.07 and 1,763.77 is: 2,434.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.84 : 4,493.07 = 1,763.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.84/4,493.07 = 1,763.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.84x = 4,493.07 × 1,763.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.84x = 7,924,744.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,924,744.38/3,255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.01

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