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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.08, 4,497.50 and 1,766.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.08, 4,497.50 and 1,766.96 is: 2,438.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.08 : 4,497.50 = 1,766.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.08/4,497.50 = 1,766.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.08x = 4,497.50 × 1,766.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.08x = 7,946,902.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,946,902.60/3,259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.39

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