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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.70, 2,430.98 and 1,574.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.70, 2,430.98 and 1,574.58 is: 2,172.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.70 : 2,430.98 = 1,574.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.70/2,430.98 = 1,574.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.70x = 2,430.98 × 1,574.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.70x = 3,827,772.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,772.49/1,761.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.77

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