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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.41, 3,464.55 and 1,761.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.41, 3,464.55 and 1,761.78 is: 2,640.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.41 : 3,464.55 = 1,761.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.41/3,464.55 = 1,761.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.41x = 3,464.55 × 1,761.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.41x = 6,103,774.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,103,774.90/2,311.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.71

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