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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.92, 4,901.91 and 1,704.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.92, 4,901.91 and 1,704.99 is: 2,560.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.92 : 4,901.91 = 1,704.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.92/4,901.91 = 1,704.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.92x = 4,901.91 × 1,704.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.92x = 8,357,707.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,357,707.53/3,263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.63

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