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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.76, 3,430.32 and 1,767.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.76, 3,430.32 and 1,767.04 is: 2,651.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.76 : 3,430.32 = 1,767.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.76/3,430.32 = 1,767.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.76x = 3,430.32 × 1,767.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.76x = 6,061,512.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,061,512.65/2,285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.86

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