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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.22, 4,499.07 and 1,768.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.22, 4,499.07 and 1,768.14 is: 2,440.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.22 : 4,499.07 = 1,768.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.22/4,499.07 = 1,768.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.22x = 4,499.07 × 1,768.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.22x = 7,954,985.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,954,985.63/3,260.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.01

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