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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.74, 3,209.10 and 1,766.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.74, 3,209.10 and 1,766.06 is: 2,436.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.74 : 3,209.10 = 1,766.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.74/3,209.10 = 1,766.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.74x = 3,209.10 × 1,766.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.74x = 5,667,463.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,667,463.15/2,325.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.84

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