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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.51, 4,499.51 and 1,768.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.51, 4,499.51 and 1,768.41 is: 2,440.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.51 : 4,499.51 = 1,768.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.51/4,499.51 = 1,768.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.51x = 4,499.51 × 1,768.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.51x = 7,956,969.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,956,969.64/3,260.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.41

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