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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.23, 4,493.59 and 1,764.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.23, 4,493.59 and 1,764.19 is: 2,434.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.23 : 4,493.59 = 1,764.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.23/4,493.59 = 1,764.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.23x = 4,493.59 × 1,764.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.23x = 7,927,532.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,927,532.40/3,256.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.57

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