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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.93, 3,122.85 and 1,791.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.93, 3,122.85 and 1,791.72 is: 2,473.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.93 : 3,122.85 = 1,791.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.93/3,122.85 = 1,791.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.93x = 3,122.85 × 1,791.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.93x = 5,595,279.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,595,279.52/2,261.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.68

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