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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.48, 4,498.08 and 1,767.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.48, 4,498.08 and 1,767.45 is: 2,439.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.48 : 4,498.08 = 1,767.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.48/4,498.08 = 1,767.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.48x = 4,498.08 × 1,767.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.48x = 7,950,131.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,950,131.50/3,259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.08

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