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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.51, 4,498.10 and 1,767.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.51, 4,498.10 and 1,767.39 is: 2,438.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.51 : 4,498.10 = 1,767.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.51/4,498.10 = 1,767.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.51x = 4,498.10 × 1,767.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.51x = 7,949,896.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,949,896.96/3,259.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.99

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