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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.76, 4,499.84 and 1,768.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.76, 4,499.84 and 1,768.68 is: 2,440.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.76 : 4,499.84 = 1,768.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.76/4,499.84 = 1,768.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.76x = 4,499.84 × 1,768.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.76x = 7,958,777.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,958,777.01/3,260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.77

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