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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.74, 4,494.29 and 1,764.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.74, 4,494.29 and 1,764.69 is: 2,435.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.74 : 4,494.29 = 1,764.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.74/4,494.29 = 1,764.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.74x = 4,494.29 × 1,764.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.74x = 7,930,997.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,930,997.33/3,256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.26

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