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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.82, 4,498.51 and 1,767.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.82, 4,498.51 and 1,767.71 is: 2,439.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.82 : 4,498.51 = 1,767.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.82/4,498.51 = 1,767.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.82x = 4,498.51 × 1,767.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.82x = 7,952,034.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,952,034.20/3,259.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.41

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