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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.07, 4,493.36 and 1,764.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.07, 4,493.36 and 1,764.01 is: 2,434.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.07 : 4,493.36 = 1,764.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.07/4,493.36 = 1,764.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.07x = 4,493.36 × 1,764.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.07x = 7,926,325.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,926,325.15/3,256.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.33

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