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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.04, 4,498.73 and 1,767.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.04, 4,498.73 and 1,767.93 is: 2,439.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.04 : 4,498.73 = 1,767.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.04/4,498.73 = 1,767.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.04x = 4,498.73 × 1,767.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.04x = 7,953,439.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,953,439.73/3,260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.68

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