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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.93, 4,493.16 and 1,763.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.93, 4,493.16 and 1,763.87 is: 2,434.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.93 : 4,493.16 = 1,763.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.93/4,493.16 = 1,763.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.93x = 4,493.16 × 1,763.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.93x = 7,925,327.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,925,327.66/3,255.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.12

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