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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.90, 3,057.50 and 1,763.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.90, 3,057.50 and 1,763.88 is: 2,642.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.90 : 3,057.50 = 1,763.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.90/3,057.50 = 1,763.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.90x = 3,057.50 × 1,763.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.90x = 5,393,063.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,393,063.10/2,040.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.49

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