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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.82, 3,171.13 and 1,764.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.82, 3,171.13 and 1,764.75 is: 2,436.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.82 : 3,171.13 = 1,764.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.82/3,171.13 = 1,764.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.82x = 3,171.13 × 1,764.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.82x = 5,596,251.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,596,251.67/2,296.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.52

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