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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.40, 4,494.28 and 1,997.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.40, 4,494.28 and 1,997.23 is: 2,756.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.40 : 4,494.28 = 1,997.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.40/4,494.28 = 1,997.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.40x = 4,494.28 × 1,997.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.40x = 8,976,100.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,976,100.86/3,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.45

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