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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,257.03, 4,494.67 and 1,764.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,257.03, 4,494.67 and 1,764.96 is: 2,435.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,257.03 : 4,494.67 = 1,764.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,257.03/4,494.67 = 1,764.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,257.03x = 4,494.67 × 1,764.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,257.03x = 7,932,891.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,932,891.50/3,257.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.62

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