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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.65, 4,499.67 and 1,768.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.65, 4,499.67 and 1,768.56 is: 2,440.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.65 : 4,499.67 = 1,768.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.65/4,499.67 = 1,768.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.65x = 4,499.67 × 1,768.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.65x = 7,957,927.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,957,927.53/3,260.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.60

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