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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.88, 3,415.50 and 1,760.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.88, 3,415.50 and 1,760.76 is: 2,637.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.88 : 3,415.50 = 1,760.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.88/3,415.50 = 1,760.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.88x = 3,415.50 × 1,760.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.88x = 6,013,875.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,013,875.78/2,279.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,637.80

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