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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.03, 4,501.47 and 1,769.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.03, 4,501.47 and 1,769.90 is: 2,442.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.03 : 4,501.47 = 1,769.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.03/4,501.47 = 1,769.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.03x = 4,501.47 × 1,769.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.03x = 7,967,135.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,967,135.88/3,262.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.39

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