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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,258.65, 4,496.92 and 1,766.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,258.65, 4,496.92 and 1,766.55 is: 2,437.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,258.65 : 4,496.92 = 1,766.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,258.65/4,496.92 = 1,766.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,258.65x = 4,496.92 × 1,766.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,258.65x = 7,944,033.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,944,033.83/3,258.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.83

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