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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.51, 4,498.14 and 1,767.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.51, 4,498.14 and 1,767.43 is: 2,439.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.51 : 4,498.14 = 1,767.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.51/4,498.14 = 1,767.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.51x = 4,498.14 × 1,767.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.51x = 7,950,147.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,950,147.58/3,259.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.06

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