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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.99, 3,376.40 and 1,768.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.99, 3,376.40 and 1,768.51 is: 2,640.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.99 : 3,376.40 = 1,768.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.99/3,376.40 = 1,768.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.99x = 3,376.40 × 1,768.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.99x = 5,971,197.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,971,197.16/2,260.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.97

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