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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.13, 3,378.39 and 1,765.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.13, 3,378.39 and 1,765.99 is: 2,655.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.13 : 3,378.39 = 1,765.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.13/3,378.39 = 1,765.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.13x = 3,378.39 × 1,765.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.13x = 5,966,202.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,966,202.96/2,247.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,655.03

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