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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.70, 3,110.40 and 1,760.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.70, 3,110.40 and 1,760.54 is: 2,431.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.70 : 3,110.40 = 1,760.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.70/3,110.40 = 1,760.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.70x = 3,110.40 × 1,760.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.70x = 5,475,968.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,475,968.06/2,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.93

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