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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.62, 4,499.63 and 1,768.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.62, 4,499.63 and 1,768.55 is: 2,440.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.62 : 4,499.63 = 1,768.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.62/4,499.63 = 1,768.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.62x = 4,499.63 × 1,768.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.62x = 7,957,798.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,957,798.14/3,260.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.58

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