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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.01, 3,424.50 and 1,763.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.01, 3,424.50 and 1,763.76 is: 2,645.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.01 : 3,424.50 = 1,763.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.01/3,424.50 = 1,763.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.01x = 3,424.50 × 1,763.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.01x = 6,039,996.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,039,996.12/2,283.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.63

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