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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.84, 4,494.44 and 1,764.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.84, 4,494.44 and 1,764.76 is: 2,435.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.84 : 4,494.44 = 1,764.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.84/4,494.44 = 1,764.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.84x = 4,494.44 × 1,764.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.84x = 7,931,607.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,931,607.93/3,256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.37

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