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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.05, 3,376.59 and 1,764.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.05, 3,376.59 and 1,764.81 is: 2,643.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.05 : 3,376.59 = 1,764.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.05/3,376.59 = 1,764.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.05x = 3,376.59 × 1,764.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.05x = 5,959,039.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,959,039.80/2,254.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.70

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