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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.52, 4,499.55 and 1,768.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.52, 4,499.55 and 1,768.50 is: 2,440.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.52 : 4,499.55 = 1,768.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.52/4,499.55 = 1,768.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.52x = 4,499.55 × 1,768.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.52x = 7,957,454.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,957,454.18/3,260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.55

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