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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.14, 3,046.20 and 1,762.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.14, 3,046.20 and 1,762.52 is: 2,434.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.14 : 3,046.20 = 1,762.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.14/3,046.20 = 1,762.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.14x = 3,046.20 × 1,762.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.14x = 5,368,988.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,368,988.42/2,205.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.76

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