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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,257.63, 4,495.52 and 1,765.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,257.63, 4,495.52 and 1,765.53 is: 2,436.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,257.63 : 4,495.52 = 1,765.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,257.63/4,495.52 = 1,765.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,257.63x = 4,495.52 × 1,765.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,257.63x = 7,936,979.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,936,979.84/3,257.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.43

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