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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.55, 4,498.18 and 1,767.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.55, 4,498.18 and 1,767.49 is: 2,439.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.55 : 4,498.18 = 1,767.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.55/4,498.18 = 1,767.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.55x = 4,498.18 × 1,767.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.55x = 7,950,472.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,950,472.50/3,259.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.13

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