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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.18, 4,493.46 and 1,764.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.18, 4,493.46 and 1,764.04 is: 2,434.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.18 : 4,493.46 = 1,764.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.18/4,493.46 = 1,764.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.18x = 4,493.46 × 1,764.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.18x = 7,926,643.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,926,643.18/3,256.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.34

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