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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.29, 4,493.68 and 1,764.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.29, 4,493.68 and 1,764.25 is: 2,434.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.29 : 4,493.68 = 1,764.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.29/4,493.68 = 1,764.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.29x = 4,493.68 × 1,764.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.29x = 7,927,970.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,927,970.53/3,256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.66

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