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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.43, 3,372.66 and 1,762.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.43, 3,372.66 and 1,762.19 is: 2,639.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.43 : 3,372.66 = 1,762.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.43/3,372.66 = 1,762.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.43x = 3,372.66 × 1,762.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.43x = 5,943,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,943,250.86/2,251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.77

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