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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.58, 3,088.80 and 1,767.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.58, 3,088.80 and 1,767.06 is: 2,441.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.58 : 3,088.80 = 1,767.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.58/3,088.80 = 1,767.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.58x = 3,088.80 × 1,767.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.58x = 5,458,094.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,458,094.93/2,235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.47

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