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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.13, 4,498.98 and 1,768.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.13, 4,498.98 and 1,768.05 is: 2,439.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.13 : 4,498.98 = 1,768.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.13/4,498.98 = 1,768.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.13x = 4,498.98 × 1,768.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.13x = 7,954,421.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,954,421.59/3,260.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.91

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