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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.92, 4,494.48 and 1,764.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.92, 4,494.48 and 1,764.83 is: 2,435.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.92 : 4,494.48 = 1,764.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.92/4,494.48 = 1,764.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.92x = 4,494.48 × 1,764.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.92x = 7,931,970.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,931,970.67/3,256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.42

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