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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.03, 4,493.31 and 1,763.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.03, 4,493.31 and 1,763.96 is: 2,434.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.03 : 4,493.31 = 1,763.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.03/4,493.31 = 1,763.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.03x = 4,493.31 × 1,763.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.03x = 7,926,010.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,926,010.29/3,256.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.26

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