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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.01, 4,493.30 and 1,763.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.01, 4,493.30 and 1,763.91 is: 2,434.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.01 : 4,493.30 = 1,763.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.01/4,493.30 = 1,763.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.01x = 4,493.30 × 1,763.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.01x = 7,925,791.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,925,791.90/3,256.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.20

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