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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.68, 4,494.15 and 1,764.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.68, 4,494.15 and 1,764.54 is: 2,435.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.68 : 4,494.15 = 1,764.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.68/4,494.15 = 1,764.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.68x = 4,494.15 × 1,764.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.68x = 7,930,107.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,930,107.44/3,256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.03

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