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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.08, 2,436.94 and 1,136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.08, 2,436.94 and 1,136.49 is: 1,567.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.08 : 2,436.94 = 1,136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.08/2,436.94 = 1,136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.08x = 2,436.94 × 1,136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.08x = 2,769,552.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,552.26/1,767.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.31

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