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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.09, 4,497.58 and 1,767.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.09, 4,497.58 and 1,767.02 is: 2,438.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.09 : 4,497.58 = 1,767.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.09/4,497.58 = 1,767.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.09x = 4,497.58 × 1,767.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.09x = 7,947,283.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,947,283.59/3,259.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.50

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