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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.98, 4,494.63 and 1,764.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.98, 4,494.63 and 1,764.94 is: 2,435.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.98 : 4,494.63 = 1,764.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.98/4,494.63 = 1,764.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.98x = 4,494.63 × 1,764.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.98x = 7,932,752.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,932,752.27/3,256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.62

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