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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.33, 4,499.22 and 1,768.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.33, 4,499.22 and 1,768.24 is: 2,440.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.33 : 4,499.22 = 1,768.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.33/4,499.22 = 1,768.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.33x = 4,499.22 × 1,768.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.33x = 7,955,700.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,955,700.77/3,260.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.15

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