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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.05, 4,501.49 and 1,769.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.05, 4,501.49 and 1,769.94 is: 2,442.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.05 : 4,501.49 = 1,769.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.05/4,501.49 = 1,769.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.05x = 4,501.49 × 1,769.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.05x = 7,967,335.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,967,335.85/3,262.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.44

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