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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.67, 4,498.34 and 1,767.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.67, 4,498.34 and 1,767.58 is: 2,439.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.67 : 4,498.34 = 1,767.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.67/4,498.34 = 1,767.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.67x = 4,498.34 × 1,767.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.67x = 7,951,168.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,951,168.39/3,259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.26

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