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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.87, 3,042.53 and 1,765.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.87, 3,042.53 and 1,765.18 is: 2,430.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.87 : 3,042.53 = 1,765.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.87/3,042.53 = 1,765.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.87x = 3,042.53 × 1,765.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.87x = 5,370,604.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,370,604.28/2,209.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.28

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