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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.68, 4,501.04 and 1,769.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.68, 4,501.04 and 1,769.54 is: 2,441.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.68 : 4,501.04 = 1,769.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.68/4,501.04 = 1,769.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.68x = 4,501.04 × 1,769.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.68x = 7,964,770.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,964,770.32/3,261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.92

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