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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.96, 4,493.23 and 1,763.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.96, 4,493.23 and 1,763.89 is: 2,434.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.96 : 4,493.23 = 1,763.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.96/4,493.23 = 1,763.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.96x = 4,493.23 × 1,763.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.96x = 7,925,547.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,925,547.82/3,255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.16

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