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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.62, 4,498.25 and 1,767.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.62, 4,498.25 and 1,767.57 is: 2,439.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.62 : 4,498.25 = 1,767.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.62/4,498.25 = 1,767.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.62x = 4,498.25 × 1,767.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.62x = 7,950,962.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,950,962.91/3,259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.23

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