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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.35, 4,493.75 and 1,764.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.35, 4,493.75 and 1,764.26 is: 2,434.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.35 : 4,493.75 = 1,764.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.35/4,493.75 = 1,764.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.35x = 4,493.75 × 1,764.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.35x = 7,928,112.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,928,112.08/3,256.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.66

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