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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.91, 4,498.64 and 1,767.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.91, 4,498.64 and 1,767.83 is: 2,439.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.91 : 4,498.64 = 1,767.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.91/4,498.64 = 1,767.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.91x = 4,498.64 × 1,767.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.91x = 7,952,806.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,952,806.05/3,259.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.58

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